Cooks' Cottage Fitzroy Gardens Suburban Icon Poster
Sitting in Fitzroy Gardens, this modest little cottage holds a story grand enough to rival that of its namesake, Captain Cook himself! Though Captain Cook never called it home, this humble dwelling, built in 1755 by his parents in Yorkshire, England, is steeped in his family's history.
By 1933, this historic cottage faced demolition. In a bold act of preservation, each brick was carefully numbered and the entire structure was meticulously dismantled for a journey that spanned continents. It travelled by ship to Melbourne, even bringing along cuttings from the original ivy that clung to its walls, ensuring a piece of its past remained intact.
Now resting peacefully in Fitzroy Gardens, Cook's Cottage offers a portal to the past. Step inside and you're instantly transported to 18th-century England. Costumed volunteers mill about, and each room is decorated with carefully chosen antiques that paint a vivid picture of of life in that era. The cottage isn't just a building; it's an icon of the enduring spirit of exploration and a monument to the importance of preserving history, even across the vast expanses of oceans. So, step back in time with our beautiful print and experience a slice of Australian history.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
Sitting in Fitzroy Gardens, this modest little cottage holds a story grand enough to rival that of its namesake, Captain Cook himself! Though Captain Cook never called it home, this humble dwelling, built in 1755 by his parents in Yorkshire, England, is steeped in his family's history.
By 1933, this historic cottage faced demolition. In a bold act of preservation, each brick was carefully numbered and the entire structure was meticulously dismantled for a journey that spanned continents. It travelled by ship to Melbourne, even bringing along cuttings from the original ivy that clung to its walls, ensuring a piece of its past remained intact.
Now resting peacefully in Fitzroy Gardens, Cook's Cottage offers a portal to the past. Step inside and you're instantly transported to 18th-century England. Costumed volunteers mill about, and each room is decorated with carefully chosen antiques that paint a vivid picture of of life in that era. The cottage isn't just a building; it's an icon of the enduring spirit of exploration and a monument to the importance of preserving history, even across the vast expanses of oceans. So, step back in time with our beautiful print and experience a slice of Australian history.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
Sitting in Fitzroy Gardens, this modest little cottage holds a story grand enough to rival that of its namesake, Captain Cook himself! Though Captain Cook never called it home, this humble dwelling, built in 1755 by his parents in Yorkshire, England, is steeped in his family's history.
By 1933, this historic cottage faced demolition. In a bold act of preservation, each brick was carefully numbered and the entire structure was meticulously dismantled for a journey that spanned continents. It travelled by ship to Melbourne, even bringing along cuttings from the original ivy that clung to its walls, ensuring a piece of its past remained intact.
Now resting peacefully in Fitzroy Gardens, Cook's Cottage offers a portal to the past. Step inside and you're instantly transported to 18th-century England. Costumed volunteers mill about, and each room is decorated with carefully chosen antiques that paint a vivid picture of of life in that era. The cottage isn't just a building; it's an icon of the enduring spirit of exploration and a monument to the importance of preserving history, even across the vast expanses of oceans. So, step back in time with our beautiful print and experience a slice of Australian history.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
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