During World War I, hand-knitted socks became crucial for soldiers facing harsh conditions, preventing trench foot. Women across the British Empire, particularly in Australia, organized knitting efforts, leading to over 1.3 million pairs made. These efforts provided essential support and represented women's patriotism in wartime, often alleviating grief through their contributions.
Tag: Art
Pansy the Camden locomotive
The Camden train affectionately called Pansy is a distant memory that rekindles many memories and a nostalgia for the past.
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Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival
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
The Camden cottage is an Edwardian housing style typical of the early 20th century.
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Aaron Bolot, a Sydney architect, and Camden’s Interwar heritage
Sydney architect Aaron Bolot designed the extension to the Camden agricultural hall. This building was one of many that were built in Camden during the Intewar period.
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Reflections of a travelling scholar
Reflections of historian Ian Willis after attending the 2019 RANZ at the University of Warsaw Poland
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The Camden story, an evolving project
The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.
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Movie making Camden style
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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A little black ball dress
A little black ball dress was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball at the Camden AH&I Hall.
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Living history at a country festival
Living history was on display at a country show with the real sounds sights and smells of the farm
