KENSINGTON & NORWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: MEETINGS & TOURS

Kensington & Norwood Historical Society

Meets at 7.30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Don Pyatt Room of Norwood Town Hall, which is located at the junction of The Parade and George St, Norwood (entrance from George Street).

Visitors are welcome.
Norwood Town Hall 2005

UPCOMING EVENTS 2012
February Meeting of Kensington & Norwood Historical Society

On Wednesday 1 February 2012 at 7.30 pm you are invited to a talk to be given to the Society members  and friends by

Richard House

'Bits of Burnside' a fully illustrated presentation introducing a number of interesting features of early Burnside - some large and some small. On the larger side he will talk about some of the stately homes such as Wooton Lea, which is now Seymour College and on the smaller scale such items as bluestone gutters and curbing and how they provide character in village areas such as Magill. He will also be mentioning industries such as the old Coopers Brewery and Bennett's Pottery. 

We look forward to seeing you.

All Welcome
2012 is our 33 rd Anniversary.

The Kensington & Norwood Historical Society has published a book containing a walking trail map and information about the plaques the Society has installed, which celebrate significant people and places in Norwood, Kensington, Kent Town and Marryatville.

The book also includes a selection of your stories about life in this area from past to present.

Now and Then
Stories from the past and present
in Kensington and Norwood

Now available from bookstores in the local area and also from the Kensington & Norwood Historical Society at meetings of the Society. The posted price of $8.00 covers post/handling in Australia only. If you wish to order a copy by post please send your details and a cheque/postal order for $8.00 payable to Kensington & Norwood Historical Society Inc to:

Secretary
Kensington & Norwood Historical Society
PO Box 3153, Norwood SA 5067.
Meetings and Speakers Kensington and Norwood Historical Society 2012

Kensington & Norwood Historical Society Meetings start at 7.30 pm and are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Don Pyatt Room of the Norwood Town Hall.

1 February: Richard House His topic is 'Bits of Burnside' a fully illustrated presentation introducing a number of interesting features of early Burnside - some large and some small. On the larger side he will talk about some of the stately homes such as Wooton Lea, which is now Seymour College and on the smaller scale such items as bluestone gutters and curbing and how they provide character in village areas such as Magill. He will also be mentioning industries such as the old Coopers Brewery and Bennett's Pottery. 

1 March: Dr Geoffrey Bishop (Vice President of the East Torrens Historical Society). His topic is "Angove Family Winemakers - from Cornwall to McLaren Vale, 1886 to 2011". He has written a book on this subject, which will be available for sale at the talk.

4 April: TBA