Category: Heritage

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.

A little black ball dress
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A little black ball dress

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A little black ball dress was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball at the Camden AH&I Hall.

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

Clintons Motors Car Showroom, motoring and modernism
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Clintons Motors Car Showroom, motoring and modernism

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In March 1948, Camden celebrated a new era in motoring with the opening of Clintons Motors' modern showroom. The introduction of the FX Holden marked a pivotal moment in Australian automotive history, showcasing innovation and capturing community excitement. This Art Deco building symbolized modern shopping and transformed Camden's motoring landscape.

A 1950s country girl goes to London
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A 1950s country girl goes to London

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A 1950s country girl from Camden goes to London to have the adventure of her life.

Notable women in Camden
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Notable women in Camden

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Notable women in Camden
On International Women's Day in 2019 it worthwhile reflecting on some of Camden's prominent women over the decades. Camden elite women were formidable figures.

The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep
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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.