The state heritage-listed “West Maling” is one of the first and the purest examples of Queen Anne architecture in Australia.

It was built in 1889 for Albert Bythesea Weigall, the long-serving headmaster of Sydney Grammar School, has been a monastery, and, since the 1980s, it hosts Revival Life Centre, a Biblical, Pentecostal, generational community.

In conjunction with the St George Historical Society, join us for an exclusive guided tour of the Revival Life Centre, followed by morning tea.

HHA Member Mark Sabolch will introduce the home and its Queen Anne style. The Pastor of the Revival Church will then conduct our house tour, followed by morning tea.

PRICE: Members $25

Special thanks to the Revival Life Centre for this rare opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATIONS ARE VIA THE SGHS WEBSITE BELOW

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EXCLUSIVE - MEMBERS ONLY

Join custodian Dr James Broadbent on an exclusive guided tour of 'The Cottage' in Mulgoa. 'The Cottage' is of State significance as one of the oldest weatherboard-clad dwellings in NSW and probably the oldest occupied residence in Australia.

Built in 1810, it was the home of William Cox, best known for supervising the construction of the first road over the Blue Mountains.

Admire the relatively intact early Georgian cottage and its surrounding pastoral landscape setting. Hear stories of the Cottage building itself and early attempts at farming and viticulture in the Sydney region.

Plus enjoy light refreshments on this rare opportunity to visit a piece of Sydney history.

Places are extremely limited. Tours are at 11:00am and 12:00pm

Join the next act of our popular walking series exploring Challis Ave, Wylde St and surrounding streets.

Learn more about Joseph Henry Potts himself, hear of the scandals involving the early landholders and walk in the footsteps of the Hordern, Dangar and Stephen families, among others.

Plus, discover the stories, people and architecture that created the Potts Point identity and admire the current styles while imagining the treasures of the past.

To finish, savour the magnificence of St Vincent’s Chapel before enjoying morning tea at the Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Image: City of Sydney archives

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