Heritage Perth Heritage Day 2009 Gallery
Thousands of people converged on the streets, buildings, parks, theatres, museums, libraries and hotels of central Perth on Sunday, 15th November for the inaugural Heritage Perth Heritage Day.
The following gallery captures the wide variety of activities available during the day and the fun people had participating:
- The audience arrive
- Hundreds of people queued for what will probably be the final chance to look round the Old Treasury Building before its refurbishment
- Visitors enjoy the wonderful architecture of the Olod Treasury Building
- Back-stage tours of His Majesty's were conducted by the inimitable Ivan King
- Visitors enjoy a story from the history of the grand old lady of Australian theatres
- Taking in the archtecture of one of the grandest buildings in central Perth
- Dancing in the aisle!
- Visitors discover the complexities of the Concert Hall Control Box
- 'If These Walls Could Talk' described some of the significant people and event in the Cathedral's history
- Fascinated visitors watch master stone mason, James Mason, at work
- Skilled work with the chisel
- James displays his skills as a stone carver
- Costumed interpretors helped to bring past events at the Art Gallery alive
- A scene from an elegant Perth era
- Hollywood Dance Club produced a seemingly endless supply of scones and tea for visitors
- Enjoying the elegance of the Town Hall Supper Room whilst tucking into scopnes and jam
- Youngsters from the Indigenous dance group Tjiin ngulla helped to bring ancient stories of Perth alive
- The little fellas dancing with their seniors and helping to keep an important cultural heritage alive and well
- 'Follow me'!
- Heritage Perth was proud to showcase all aspects of Perth cultural heritage during Heritage Day
- Richard Walley and his sons demonstrate their superb artistry on didgeridoos
- The gardens of Government House proved the perfect spot for a picnic
- The FESA Education and Heritage Centre was a very popular attraction on Heritage Day
- "Can I drive next?"
- Proud of their magnificent collection of historic fire appliances
- Wesley Church, helping to bring the city alive at night
- The Grand Finale for Heritage Day was the launch of the new facade lighting design at Wesley Church
- 'Light Up the City' is Hereitage Perth's project to light heritage buildings in the city with energy-conscious equipment
- The corner of William and Hay Streets has suddenly come alive with the lighting of the exterior of Wesley Church
Make History
- Do you have a story about you or your family’s association with Perth's historical sites?
- Did a family member work in one of the City's iconic buildings, or do you remember the day the Queen visited Perth?
- Do you have a favourite story about one of the old buildings in Perth?
Heritage Perth would love to hear your insights into our social and built history so we can preserve your accounts for everyone to enjoy.
Contact us with your stories, photographs and footage and let’s build a comprehensive record of our heritage for present and future generations.































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