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14/10/2021

For a number of reasons, I no longer run tours of Richmond. Thanks to all who joined me.

08/04/2020

One thing we are known for at Prospect House is the sharing of history and telling of tales. Without our guests we are missing this ever so dearly and have decided to instead bring the stories to you! Each week we will share with you a piece of our history, a tale or a titbit that makes Prospect House so special.

#1 - Black Market Bricks...
The bricks of Prospect are all convict made and nearing 200 years old. The two brothers who built Prospect - James and Henry Buscombe - each had slightly different methods, and perhaps slightly different moral compasses... James was the upstanding citizen; married, 2 children and a fine business man. Henry however remained unmarried through his life and was often caught "frolicking" with the maids of the house in varying bedrooms and barns of the property... He was also quite the cost-cutter and well known for purchasing building items through black market means, which included convict bricks. These bricks - whilst economical - were of a very poor quality. Can you tell from the image attached which bricks are James's and which might have been purchased by Henry?

This is one of many pages in the Comptroller-General's list of convict deaths. There is no recognition of the human stor...
12/01/2020

This is one of many pages in the Comptroller-General's list of convict deaths. There is no recognition of the human story behind the name, the conditions endured or even the cause of death. It makes sober reading. John Conroy was 33 when he died from an unknown cause. A convict, even in death, the details recorded are the ship he was transported on and whose service he was in. He's buried somewhere in St John's Cemetery in an unmarked grave.

I’m currently researching the occupants of Richmond’s historic graves. My search has taken me to Clark and Son’s funeral...
11/01/2020

I’m currently researching the occupants of Richmond’s historic graves. My search has taken me to Clark and Son’s funeral records. These are interesting snapshots into a time gone by. These two entries are particularly noteworthy. Arthur Ogilvy’s wife was murdered by Christina Cooley’s son, Arthur.

Here’s a great opportunity to have a look inside Government House without the Open Day crowds.
03/01/2020

Here’s a great opportunity to have a look inside Government House without the Open Day crowds.

On Christmas Day 1840, six-year-old Alfred Robins was accidentally shot by his father. He is buried at St Luke's Cemeter...
25/12/2019

On Christmas Day 1840, six-year-old Alfred Robins was accidentally shot by his father. He is buried at St Luke's Cemetery and his is one of many sad stories concerning how those buried there died. Next year I hope to publish a guide to the historic parts of Richmond's three cemeteries. Watch this space.

Just spent a lovely 90 mins at the annual Advent concert to raise funds for the ongoing restoration costs of St John’s C...
01/12/2019

Just spent a lovely 90 mins at the annual Advent concert to raise funds for the ongoing restoration costs of St John’s Church. Beautiful music in a historically significant setting. Look out for it next year if you missed out.

At the Female Convict Research Centre seminar. This time the focus is on the convict women admitted to the New Norfolk A...
19/10/2019

At the Female Convict Research Centre seminar. This time the focus is on the convict women admitted to the New Norfolk Asylum.

Went to an interesting lecture at the synagogue tonight. Our synagogue is the oldest still standing in Australia - built...
17/10/2019

Went to an interesting lecture at the synagogue tonight. Our synagogue is the oldest still standing in Australia - built in 1845 by James Alexander Thomson, the man who did the internal roof work at St Luke’s Church, Richmond.

At night time it’s incredible how well red light shone from the side shows up worn headstone inscriptions that you’ve li...
30/09/2019

At night time it’s incredible how well red light shone from the side shows up worn headstone inscriptions that you’ve little hope of reading during the day.

I’m working on an interesting research project at the moment. More details when I am able. This photo is of a letter sen...
30/09/2019

I’m working on an interesting research project at the moment. More details when I am able. This photo is of a letter sent to William Bignell at La Belle Alliance Farm at Cambridge (Hollow Tree). I’m amazed at the wax seal, the penmanship and the desire to use every part of the paper.

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