Camden Heritage Conservation Area – an English-style village in the Cowpastures

May 6, 2020June 19, 2023 camdenhistorynotes4 Comments

The Macarthur private village of Camden was located in the English style countryside of the Cowpastures countryside with its gentry estates and villages. Founded in 1840 it was all part the British imperial imperative and the settler colonial project that came with it.

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Crisis relief in wartime and the peace

January 1, 2020January 2, 2020 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Crisis relief in wartime and the peace from the Camden and district Red Cross volunteers

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Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival

November 17, 2019January 17, 2024 camdenhistorynotes

A group of amateur filmmakers undertook a photoshoot in the Camden town centre to promote the 2019 Camden Jacaranda Festival.

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The Camden cottage

October 4, 2019June 2, 2020 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

The Camden cottage is an Edwardian housing style typical of the early 20th century.

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Movie making Camden style

June 19, 2019June 4, 2024 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

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.

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The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep

February 4, 2019May 2, 2023 camdenhistorynotes5 Comments

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.

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

January 31, 2019September 16, 2023 camdenhistorynotes4 Comments

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.

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Whiteman commercial buildings in Camden, an example of adaptive re-use

October 1, 2018November 25, 2025 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

The Whiteman's General Store, a historic Victorian colonial building in Camden, has been successfully repurposed through the Burra Charter principles of adaptive reuse, maintaining its architectural integrity. Operating continuously for over 135 years, it now houses various retail and professional outlets, contributing significantly to the town's charm and community identity.