A local treat at The Argyle Affair

December 3, 2017November 23, 2018 camdenhistorynotes

One Camden festival held recently was The Argyle Affair at the Camden showground.

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Whiteman & McIntosh, Camden Colonial Families Celebrate a Moderne Wedding at Cobbitty

September 27, 2017May 27, 2023 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

A modern Cobbitty wedding for two important colonial families, the McIntosh family and the Whiteman family was an important social event in the district calendar.

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Greens Motorcade Museum Park Leppington, a lost Sydney icon

January 30, 2017September 3, 2023 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

Greens Motorcade Museum Park Leppington was a large private collection of vintage, veteran and classic motor cars.

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El Caballo Blanco, A Forgotten Past

January 28, 2017July 26, 2018 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

El Caballo Blanco was a horse show and theme park located at Catherine Fields on Sydney rural-urban fringe

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Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens

January 26, 2017April 27, 2024 camdenhistorynotes

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia, cover 29 hectares of gardens and 51 hectares of surrounding parkland. Established in 1816, it is the oldest colonial botanic garden in Australia, attracting 4 million visitors annually. With historical significance dating back to 1788, the Gardens reflect changing landscape styles and serve as a popular public space.

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Lost Campbelltown heritage

November 11, 2016September 11, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

The lost built heritage of a country town on Sydney's urban fringe at Campbelltown

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Discover Camden’s Iconic Milk Bars and Cafes

May 2, 2016June 14, 2026 camdenhistorynotes5 Comments

Camden's milk bars, established by Australian-Greek immigrants in the Interwar period, significantly influenced local food culture. With Art Deco designs, these cafes blended American food trends with Australian cuisine, offering various refreshments and meals. They served as social hubs, fostering community connections and breaking down social barriers, with lasting cultural nostalgia today.