Historian Ross Berry of Tempe House discusses John Verge (1782-1861) the most fashionable architect of Sydney’s colonial period, specialising in Greek Revival and Regency style of architecture. Learn more about magnificent houses such as Elizabeth Bay House, Camden Park, Tusculum and Lyndhurst.
Ross introduces lesser known Verge designed houses such as Tempe, Wivenhoe and Aberglasslyn and highlights the nuances that Verge added to his designs to individualise these homes for their illustrious owners.
Hear also about a prefabricated house Verge designed in Sydney which today is one of the most famous houses in New Zealand.
CHANGE OF VENUE: This Coffee Conversation will now be held at History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW.
Opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens, within easy walking distance from Wynyard, Circular Quay, Martin Place and St. James railway stations.
ALSO: 8 June 'South End of the Cook's River' walk with Mark Matheson takes in Tempe. Tickets available here.