Tag: Camden

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 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.

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.

Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters: cloistered veils
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Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters: cloistered veils

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Over 700 people witnessed the opening of the Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters were opened in 1962 by the NSW Health Minister WF Sheahan.

What is Camden’s heritage, does it really matter and what does it mean?
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What is Camden’s heritage, does it really matter and what does it mean?

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What is Camden’s heritage, does it really matter and what does in mean?

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

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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.

An art exhibition of war and peace
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An art exhibition of war and peace

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An art exhibition of war and peace with Camden artists Greg Frawley and Roger Percy.

Camden CWA leads way in wartime
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Camden CWA leads way in wartime

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Camden CWA leads way in wartime effort at home to help during the Second World War

CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers
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CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers

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CWA Camouflage Netting volunteers contributed thousands of hours towards the war at home during the Second World War

Camden Produce Market and Camden Community Garden, sites of community engagement
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Camden Produce Market and Camden Community Garden, sites of community engagement

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The Camden Produce Market and the Camden Community Garden are active sites of community engagement on land gifted to the Camden community by Llewella Davies.