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Charles Tompson, a colonial diarist of the Cowpastures
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Charles Tompson, a colonial diarist of the Cowpastures

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A colonial diarist of the Cowpastures, Charles Tompson.

The Camden story, an evolving project
1920s · Aesthetics · Anzac · Architecture · Art · Attachment to place · Australia · Belonging · Cafes · Camden · Camden Airfield · Camden Museum · Camden Show · Colonial Camden · Community identity · Convicts · Country Women's Association · Cultural Heritage · Cultural icon · CWA · Farming · First World War · Gender · Heritage · Historical consciousness · Historical Research · Historical thinking · History · Interwar · Lifestyle · Living History · Local History · Local newspapers · Local Studies · Macarthur · Memory · Modernism · Monuments · Movies · Narellan Military Camp · Place making · Railway · Restaurant · Retailing · Ruralism · Second World War · Sense of place · Tourism · Urban Planning · urban sprawl · Urbanism · War · War at home · Women's history

The Camden story, an evolving project

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The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.

Movie making Camden style
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Movie making Camden style

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Filmmakers have long been drawn to Camden's English countryside setting for movie backdrops. The area has hosted various films, including silent movie Silks and Saddles (1921), wartime drama The Rats of Tobruk (1944), series like A Place to Call Home (2012), and modern productions like Peter Rabbit (2018, 2020). It continues to attract filmmakers seeking a classic English aesthetic for their productions.

Going to London
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Going to London

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Going to London was an experience for thousands of young single Australian born women in the 20th century.

Living history at a country festival
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Living history at a country festival

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Living history was on display at a country show with the real sounds sights and smells of the farm

The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep
Aesthetics · Architecture · Art · Attachment to place · Belonging · Camden · Camden Museum · Camden Park House and Garden · Camden Show · Churches · Colonial Camden · Colonialism · Community identity · Cowpastures · Cultural Heritage · Cultural icon · Edwardian · England · Gothic · Heritage · Historical consciousness · Historical Research · Historical thinking · History · Interwar · Lifestyle · Living History · Local History · Local Studies · Macarthur · Memory · Modernism · Myths · Nepean River · Place making · Ruralism · Sense of place · Settler colonialism · Sydney's rural-urban fringe · Tourism · Victorian · War

The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep

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Experience the Camden Story through the living history on our doorstep. Walk the historic Camden town centre precinct and district or visit the exciting Belgenny Farm or view the informative exhibitions at the Camden Museum.

St John’s Church, a contested sacred site in the historic landscape of the Cowpastures
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St John’s Church, a contested sacred site in the historic landscape of the Cowpastures

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A contested sacred site in the historic landscape of the Cowpastures. St John's Church wants to sell a former horse paddock to fund a new worship centre against community opposition.

History Magazine photoshoot for RAHS captures a window into the past in Camden
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History Magazine photoshoot for RAHS captures a window into the past in Camden

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A photo shoot for the History Magazine of the Royal Australia Historical Society at Camden NSW captures a window into the past.

Newcastle modernism delights
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Newcastle modernism delights

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Newcastle modernism delights around the Civic Park precinct include the War Memorial Cultural Centre, NESCA House, Northumberland House and the former Salvation Army Men's Hostel.

Gardens: a special place
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Gardens: a special place

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The gardens of the Macarthur region are a special place for wellness and wellbeing. The provide a quiet and contemplative landscape for relaxation and thought.