Hyde Park forms a green heart to the City of Sydney, rimmed round with some of our most significant and beautiful historic buildings.  Join us as we saunter through the park appreciating St Mary’s Cathedral and the War Memorial, Sydney Grammar and the Australian Museum, the architectural triumphs of Greenway and Macquarie, and many others.  Follow the threads connecting us to people from our past, as Storyteller Jo Henwood shares stories behind the buildings we can see today, as well as what was there before. 

Meet at the Archibald Memorial Fountain - Hyde Park North, 110 Elizabeth St, Sydney - 10 minutes before the tour starts so it can commence on time.

This walk will go ahead whatever the weather, except where the guide deems there to be a threat to health and safety. In this situation you will be contacted with an alternative date. Please ensure your mobile phone number is up-to-date with WEA before enrolling and ensure that you have it with you on the day in case the tutor needs to contact you.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

The two blocks of Hyde Park are a flat walk: wear flat, sturdy walking shoes.  We will finish near St James station.

• Hyde Park North: Sundial, Busby’s Bore fountain, Macquarie statue, Dalley statue, Frazer Memorial Fountain, St Mary’s Cathedral, Sandringham Gardens
• Hyde Park South:  Australian Museum, Sydney Grammar School, YMCA, Emden Memorial, Anzac War Memorial, Mark Foys, Yininmadyemi: Thou didst let fall, Obelisk
• Hyde Park North: Great Synagogue, John Baptist fountain, David Jones, St James station

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to identify and discuss:

1. The statues and memorials within and around Hyde Park and what they signify
2. Significant buildings within sight of Hyde Park, their purpose and uses
3. Events that happened in and around Hyde Park in the past