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Rushcutters Bay Park is one of our most popular and well used outdoor spaces. There are both passive and active spaces throughout the park such as large grassed areas, a harbour foreshore promenade, a playground the kiosk. Woollahra Council recently announced the Youth Recreation Skate Park has been approved by the Heritage Council and is expected to be completed and ready for play during Spring 2026. More info on our website. #woollahra #wmc #whatsonwoollahra
WMC has sought approval from the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure to publicly exhibit a planning proposal to list a number of modern buildings as local heritage items including Orange Tree Grove in Paddington. More news on our website #woollahracouncil #whatsonwoollahra #woollahra #modernbuildings
Do you want to find out more about what is proposed for the Verona Cinema site? There is a community drop-in session on Wednesday October 15th at 5.30pm. For more info call 1800 244 863 or engagement@urbis.com.au. #cityofsydney #paddingtonsydney #oxfordstreetsydney
The top 12 metres of the RHW Chimney has now been demolished removing the distinctive RHW lettering that could be seen across the Eastern Suburbs. Following a series of storm events and a lighting strike in early December 2024, the upper part of the chimney suffered significant structural damage, causing extensive cracking through bricks and mortar joints. Sadly photographic evidence and structural reports assessed the chimney as unsafe, and the bricks unsuitable for recovery and impractical for re-use. #woollahra #paddington #paddingtonsydney
Established in 1976, the Australian Army Museum of New South Wales is located at Victoria Barracks. The museum is housed in the original 25-cell district military prison that was constructed in 1847. The focus of the museum is to tell the story of the Army in New South Wales, from the arrival of the First Fleet and the foundation of the colony of New South Wales, all the way to present day conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Submissions to CoS for you to say what you’d like to see and do at Victoria Barracks should the site become available close 19 September. #CityofSydney #Woollahra #whatsonwoollahra #sydneyheritage
Wonderful performance for kids! Slip beneath the city’s buzz and into SofT foREST, a serene underground escape in the heart of Paddington Reservoir Gardens. Here, time slows, breath deepens, and the world above feels far away. 4–20 September 2025 | Thursdays to Saturdays #cityofsydney #woollahra @erthaustralia
The Paddington Society Newsletter for September 2025 is out now. Visit our website to view. paddingtonsociety.org.au/news
Spring in Paddington. To protect the heritage significance of Paddington it is important to retain and conserve the many building types that represent the significant phases of the suburb’s historical development. These are important buildings and many have original outbuildings, fences and garden settings that are important elements to preserve. #cityofsydney #woollahra #whatsonwoollahra #paddingtonsydney #sydneyheritage
Anzac Day Ceremony 2025. If you are concerned about future potential plans for Victoria Barracks on Oxford Street please ensure your submission is received by City of Sydney. Submissions close September 19th 2025. Details on our website. #victoriabarracks #cityofsydney #woollahara
In the City of Sydney, timber cottages, are historically significant and represent an important part of the city's architectural heritage. These cottages, often among the oldest buildings, contribute to the unique character of their streets and offer a glimpse into Sydney's past. However, they are becoming increasingly rare and are facing threats of demolition as the city develops. #paddington #paddingtonsydney #houses #sydneylife #ilovesydney #sydneyaustralia #sydneysuburbs #streetsofsydney #whatsonwoollahra #cityofsydney
When Jeffrey Jonas bought his property in Selwyn Street Paddington in 1959 it was a very different place from the charming suburb it is today. “I’d ask my mates to visit my property after the pub closed,” Jeff recalls, “and even as young men, they said it was far too dangerous at night”. Read Jeff’s story on our website paddingtonsociety.org.au #victoriabarrackssydney #villageinnpaddington #paddingtonsydney #whatsonwoollahra #visitpaddington #cityofsydney #sydneyheritage #woollahra
Many thanks to Dr Helen Armstrong AM for her fascinating speech exploring the "Changing Paddington Landscape". Helen is Professor Emerita of Landscape Architecture, School of Design and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology. She has undertaken a number of heritage research projects related to cultural landscapes, including Australian landscape history, migrant place-making and the contribution of cultural pluralism to Australian cultural heritage. Special thanks to WMC Paddington Library for hosting this event. #whatsonwoollahra #paddingtonsydney #cityofsydney
A property developer has been blocked from converting the Selwyn Street boarding houses into luxury apartments in what some say could be a precedent-setting legal ruling. The developer took the City of Sydney to court after the council rejected its proposal to convert the 32-room boarding house, which once provided sanctuary to vulnerable residents, into four luxury homes. The application in the NSW Land and Environment Court was rejected on Thursday on the grounds of social impact and the loss of affordable housing. #clovermoore #paddington #cityofsydney
Pub buildings are located throughout Paddington and have important historical, aesthetic and social significance that contribute to Paddington’s character. Most pubs in Paddington are substantial buildings ranging in height from two to four storeys. They date from the 1840s through to the 1940s and are prominent place markers, often located on corner sites. The landmark Sydney pub, The Imperial, at the corner of Oxford and Underwood Streets, Paddington was established by Henry Challener in 1874. Originally known as the Cross Guns Hotel, the name was changed to the Imperial in 1891.Photo ©️Lee Pearce 1960 #imperialpaddo #paddopubs #woollahra #sydneypubs
Learn more about the changing Landscape of Paddington at our talk on July 17 Paddington Library with Dr Helen Armstrong. Learn how reading the layers of landscapes over time is intriguing, whether it is the millennia-long geological layers or the recent high-rise built layers. Tickets on website. #woollahra #paddington #paddingtonsydney #sydney #sydneyheritage #cityofsydney
Our next talk from the Conversations series: Changing Paddington Landscape 17 July, 2025 @ 6:15 pm Paddington Library 247 Oxford Street, Paddington. This talk by Dr Helen Armstrong AM will explore the Changing Paddington Landscape, drawing on and updating her chapter from the book “Paddington: A history”. Tickets on website.
Albion St Public School was originally built in 1883 as one of the three Paddington schools, along with Glenmore Rd Public School and Paddington Public School. Extra buildings were added in 1894. No longer used as a school the buildings are now part of CoFA. #paddingtonsydney # sydneyheritage #cofa #unsw
Echoes of Paddington's past reproduced in the Paddington Magazine by New Edition Bookshop during the 1980's. Local residents can remember a hermit living in the sand dunes near Centennial Park around the 1920's.The old Paddington Town Hall built in 1867 is pictured. @centennialparklands #sydneyheritage #woollahra #paddingtonsydney
Enjoy coffee and cake, as our speaker, Michelle Rose, Environmental Education Officer with Woollahra Municipal Council, talks on the council’s Backyard Habitat Program, outlining the key components and tips for selecting local plant species. By connecting reserves, parks, backyards and street trees, corridors for birds and wildlife are established. 21st May at Bonython Cafe. More info and tickets on website #whatsonwoollahra #woollahra #nativegardens #cityofsydney
Adaption of the roof void areas of the principal building forms of Victorian and Federation period dwellings was a traditional building method to increase the area available for bedrooms. Typically light and ventilation was provided to these attic level rooms by constructing a dormer window located vertically within the principal roof planes. To learn more about Paddington’s unique architecture visit our website or join the Paddington Society now. #cityofsydney #woollahra #whatsonwoollahra #streetsofsydney #sydneylife #paddingtonsydney
One of the most celebrated intersections in Paddington. Corner of Underwood and William Sts. Corner shops and corner commercial buildings are typically one or two storeys in height and are often located at cross streets. Corner shops are usually the corner terrace of a row of terraces, but may be a corner building on their own. Often they have an angled entry elevation, as well as elevations on two street sides, all of which are built to the boundary. Corner shops and corner commercial buildings are typically one or two storeys in height and are often located at cross streets. Corner shops are usually the corner terrace of a row of terraces, but may be a corner building on their own. Often they have an angled entry elevation, as well as elevations on two street sides, all of which are built to the boundary. @bycharlotte_ #woollahra #sydneyheritage
This year, the Queen Victoria Gates of Paddington’s Victoria Barracks was opened to welcome the local community to join the men and women of the Australian Defence Force to come together and commemorate ANZAC Day. The event provided a unique opportunity for military members and the community to connect, share in the traditions of service, and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of the ANZACs. #victoriabarracks #anzacday #woollahra
Looks like 1 Oxford Street is close to completion with a tree on top. Planting trees on building sites when the top is reached, a practice known as a "topping-out ceremony," is a traditional builders' rite, marking the completion of a structure's highest beam or structural element. It's a symbolic celebration of the project's progress and a sign of good fortune. #paddingtonsydney #sydneyheritage #woollahra #cityofsydney
Woollahra Council has allocated funding under the 2024/25 Traffic Capital Works Program to install an at-grade pedestrian crossing on Glenmore Road, east of the Five Ways roundabout. The proposed treatments will improve crossing opportunities and pedestrian safety at this location. The proposal will not result in the loss of legal parking spaces. #paddington #woollahra #fiveways
The vast majority of timber buildings in Paddington are single storey workers’ cottages constructed between 1840 and 1870. These buildings were built to accommodate local artisans and working class families who played an important role in the development of the Paddington village. Timber buildings in Paddington continue to make an important contribution to the character of the conservation area and should be conserved. #timbercottages #paddingtonsydney #woollahra #sydneyheritage
The Royal Hotel at Five Ways built in 1888, is the only hotel in Paddington with overhanging 'iron lace' balconies'. The pubs in Paddington generally have an imposing presence with distinctive parapet profiles, modulated façades, window and door openings and ornate architectural detailing. Building materials include stone, brick, stucco, timber, glazed tiles and terracotta. Paddo pubs display a diverse range of architectural styles including Victorian, Federation and Inter-War buildings. #paddington #sydneyheritage #woollahra
You're Invited: "Paddington Terraces" talk with Robert Griffin at Paddington Library 👏 Tuesday 17 April, 6:15pm. Paddington, home to thousands of terrace homes built between 1860 and 1890, is believed to be the largest collection outside of the UK. With the introduction of the recent NSW Gvt Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, understanding the unique heritage of our Paddington Terraces is more important than ever! Visit paddingtonsociety.org.au to get your tickets before they're sold out. 🎟️ #paddington #architecture #localevents #terracehouses #heritage #history #conservation #historicsites #sydney #community
The Paddington Society is pleased to support the Queen Street & West Woollahra Association’s weekend-long celebration of the iconic postcode location – 2025! The Woollahra Festival 2025 Weekend runs from the evening of Friday, 28 March to Sunday afternoon, 30 March. #woollahravillage_qswwa #Woollahra #SydneyEvents #CommunityFestival #SupportLocal
The Paddington Society Newsletter - March 2025. Check out the latest news, events and heritage and community developments from The Paddington Society in our March newsletter. View at https://mailchi.mp/paddingtonsociety/paddington-society-newletter-mar25
Corner of Sutherland Street and Jersey Road from TPS archives. Nowadays the Woollahra LGA has a rich heritage of private and publicly owned trees. These trees provide an important contribution to the beauty, character and history that make our area such a desirable place to live. WMC are working with the community to protect high-value trees and to ensure new trees are planted for the next generation. #woollahra #paddingtonsydney
The City of Sydney worked with the community to develop a public toilet strategy, which identified the need for additional public toilets across the City of Sydney local area. A lack of public toilets can greatly impact people with high needs such as families with children, older people, people with disability or people with medical conditions. Some may avoid, or be reluctant to travel or take part in social activities where public facilities are lacking. The city’s public toilets are well used by people walking and riding, workers, commuters and visitors to our parks and outdoor recreation facilities. More info on the CoS Website. #cityofsydney #woollahra #paddington
Adopting native gardening principles will influence the animals and birds that visit your backyard. Your garden can provide important resources for native wildlife including food, water, and protective habitat for birds, lizards, possums, frogs and beneficial insects. Well-designed gardens can help protect native animals from introduced or over-aggressive native species and act as an important stepping stone between bushland reserves in the Woollahra area. Head to the WMC website to find out more. #woollahra #whatsonwoollahra #sydneyheritage #paddingtonsydney #visitpaddington #cityofsydney
Welcome to 2025, there is always something new and wonderful happening in Paddington! Oxford Street is known as a destination precinct, attracting shoppers to its boutiques and designer fashion shops from outside the local area. Paddington is a world-class shopping destination that encourages fashion retail uses, supported by cafes, and restaurants while serving the local community. #sydneyheritage #paddingtonsydney #woollahra
Don’t forget our book this Xmas. Available from local bookshops or purchase through our website and we will deliver by hand locally. Paddington: a History edited by Greg Young.
Another huge year for Paddington and The Paddington Society. Thank you to all our members, neighbours and other supporters. Thanks to everyone, we have grown this year and hope that 2025 will be even bigger. Happy New Year! #paddingtonsydney #woollahra #sydneyheritage
The happiest street front zone we have seen this week. Many terrace houses have a small setback from the street. This area, referred to as the “street front zone”, provides an important setting for buildings and the narrow streetscapes. #woollahra #heritagesydney #paddingtonsydney #sydneyheritage
The Paddington Society Festive Season Celebration is on this Sunday 8 December in the grounds of Juniper Hall. Don't miss it. Get your tickets now from The Paddington Society website or here https://mailchi.mp/paddingtonsociety/festive-season-24-invite2 🎟️
Walking the streets of Paddington celebrations and decorations are everywhere! Everyone is welcome to our Festive Season Celebration at Juniper Hall on Dec 8th. Tickets on sale now paddingtonsociety.org.au/events/ #paddingtonsydney #woollahra #sydneyheritage #juniperhall
The Paddington Society's Dec 2024 Newsletter is out now. Get all the latest news, updates and events for Paddington. Go to the News section of our website or use this link https://mailchi.mp/paddingtonsociety/paddington-society-newletter-dec24
Join us at The Paddington Society Festive Season Celebration in the gardens of historic Juniper Hall 🎟️🍷🥂🥳. Get your ticket(s) now.
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