The fabric of launceston launceston historical society inc. Built by former convict and successful businessman britton jones, franklin house is notable for its rich use of imported australian red cedar. Built in the tudor style, the two storey buildings main central section has a gabled roof, chimneys at each end and small cross gable centrally over projecting. Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science. Alices cottages offer luxury selfcontained cottages on the edge of launceston business district. The state provides lendinglibrary services to adults and children, with books the chief but not the only medium available.
Painting en plein air in the challenging weather of tasmania, patricia giles has captured the light and everchanging landscape of her island home. Researching a buildings history libraries tasmania. Inside are wonderful displays of georgian furniture and decore. Built for successful businessman, britton jones, himself an exconvict, this rare colonial building went on to accommodate one of the colonys leading private schools which operated from 1842 until 1866. Tasmania is one of the most fascinating islands on earth, richly endowed with a variety of wilderness and pastoral landscapes, a sobering climate and a personal history to match. Two franklin house volunteers are following in the footsteps of one of the houses former residents, charlotte hawkes. We have called on the talents of this group to write a collaborative community history. After being used as a residence, it went on to accommodate one of the colonys leading private schools which operated from 1842 until 1866. On january 16th 1882 a meeting was held in launceston, where it was resolved to form a club for the association of gentlemen residents in northern tasmania to be called the launceston club, consisting of sixtyfour original members and such other members as may be hereafter admitted. Franklin house, launceston ticket price timings address. The name launceston is made up of celtic and saxon words. The launceston historical society hosts guest speakers who discuss topics of local historical interest.
The house dominated the local franklin village and was the centre of a grazing estate. The hospital functioned for many years before being used as a house for old men and eventually burning down. The ton comes from the saxon word tun which meant farm, hamlet or estate. The national trust hosts the magnificent clarendon house 10 kilometres south of evandale on the nile road. Built in 1838 for britton jones, it later became a school for boys. Tasmanias second city has forever been locked in rivalry with bigsmoke hobart to the south. The hospital functioned for many years before being used as a.
Franklin house in launceston tasmania, is a historic house that is preserved by tasmanias national trust and is open to the public. Top 50 places to visit in launceston, tasmania, australia the second largest city of tasmania widely known as launceston does not leave any leaf unturned when it comes to the top places to visit in there. Interesting history franklin house, launceston traveller. Franklin house provides a range of experiences which include time taking lessons at the earliest schoolroom open to the public in northern tasmania which formed part mr. The launceston weather is perfect for spending one day in launceston along with your family if you are planning a weekend getaway. Ghost hunters check tasmanias franklin house for bumps in. Other early houses that have been restored for public benefit include franklin house near launceston, and runnymede, at new town, hobart. Built in 1838 by former convict and savvy businessman britton jones, it was extended in 1848 by schoolteacher william keeler hawkes, who ran it as a boys school until 1866. Launcestonians argue that their architecture is more elegant, their parks more beautiful, their surrounding hills more verdant and their food scene zestier. Sep 08, 2018 two franklin house volunteers are following in the footsteps of one of the houses former residents, charlotte hawkes. The hospital was just beginning to recover from a damaging eightyear dispute between the government and the british medical association, leading to the withdrawal of most doctors from tasmanian hospitals.
A relatively short drive south of the city, franklin house is one of launcestons most fetching georgianera homes. Special reunion for franklin house family launceston, tas. It was built in 1838 and served initially both as a residence and as a boarding school. Evandale, deloraine, bothwell, queenstown, triabunna, derby, franklin and. Franklin house in launceston tasmania, is a historic house that is preserved by. Books by the metre berkelouw have years of experience in providing books for interior decoration, retail and corporate displays, film, theatre and commercials. Once known for its remote penal settlements and harsh environment, it attracted colonial settlers with the promise of free land grants issued by the government. History of franklin house, franklin village, launceston and. Hobart rd, youngtown tas 7249, australia, launceston franklin house contact number. Franklin house is located in franklin village in the suburb of youngtown, about 10 minutes south of launceston, on hobart road. It is indeed a city where art and design are highly valued, the locals. The group, known as the tas ghost hunting society, has been given access to franklin house near launceston. Check out the top 50 places to visit in launceston, tasmania, australia.
House offers visitors a rare insight into 19th century living and countless tales of tasmanian history. The port arthur historic site presents the islands convict history. The house, which had been known as the hollies was renamed franklin house to honour the memory of sir john franklin. Exploring historic tasmania a fully illustrated ebook.
Extended to accommodate one of the colonies leading private schools which operated there from 1842 until 1866 the house finally became the. A history of spurr wing and spurr wing house 19331902 a home away from home. Awardwinning biographer, alison alexander, tells the story of giles drive to make her way as an artist in an era when women were expected to forego their own ambitions and take on the roles of wives and mothers. After being used as a residence, it went on to accommodate one of the colonys leading private. Built by a former convict and successful business man britton jones in 1838, franklin house is notable for its rich use of imported australian red. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
A short history of tasmania by robson, lloyd and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each cottage at alices cottages has a kitchen or kitchenette and a bathtub or spa bath. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Franklin house was built by convicts and is located in northern tasmania at franklin village, launceston. A history of royal tennis in australia real tennis. Dylan and finn were extremely friendly and helpful in explaining the history of the cars. A history of railways and tramways on tasmanias west coast signed copy. Wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
However, a group of concerned launceston citizens believed the house should be saved for its heritage value and raised money to purchase, restore and furnish the house as a signature house in franklin village. James church, franklin village was launched, compiled by. This grand georgian house was built by convicts in 1838 for a launceston brewer, britton jones. Jan 12, 2020 franklin house is now launceston s only house museum.
History of franklin house, franklin village, launceston. The romantic places to visit in launceston have also created a hype among tourists because the city has some of the best views. Learn about the history of the region and tips for wine tasting from your guide and. After a light lunch at franklin house, a book titled the honour board of world war 1. Discover the tamar valley on a smallgroup wine tasting tour from launceston. Franklin house is now launcestons only house museum. Launceston travel tasmania, australia lonely planet. The tasmanian archive and heritage office has a limited selection of house plans.
The fine historical buildings of launceston city are complimented by several homes and properties which surround launceston to the south and west. Jan 30, 2017 franklin house is located in franklin village in the suburb of youngtown, about 10 minutes south of launceston, on hobart road. Just minutes drive from launceston cbd, franklin house is the citys only house museum. There is ample onsite parking, as well as street parking nearby. The house was purchased by the national trust in 1960, restored and opened to the public in 1961. Launceston is famous for being the oldest city in the entire australia and thus is home to a lot of historic buildings and artifacts. Launceston is at in the tamar valley, northern tasmania the valley was formed by volcanic and glacial forces over 10 million years ago. Britton jones built franklin house in 1938, on hobart road at youngtown. She gladly gave us a short tour of the house and shared that she had visited singapore and enjoyed exploring chinatown. Connect with franklin house at hobart road, launceston, tas. Longford hospital toosey with the regular risk of being cut off from launceston by floods, longford built the first hospital in 1837 on a section of land on the south east corner of the recreation grounds. A school excursion at franklin house on the outskirts of launceston is something special for all school age children. Charlotte was a prolific, and elegant, letter writer. A timeline of launceston launceston historical society inc.
We also have books on how to trace the history of your house. Historical franklin house sustained by talented volunteers. Franklin house launceston, australia attractions lonely. Australian heritage festival tasmania inspires booklet about convict.
Top 50 places to visit in launceston, tasmania, australia. Franklin house provides a range of experiences which include time taking lessons at the earliest schoolroom open to the public in northern tasmania which formed part. Built as the launceston grammar school in 1847, this school had the longest continuous history of any public school in australia. This was the former highway between hobart and launceston. With a population of 87,328, launceston is the second most populous city in tasmania after the state capital, hobart, and the twelfthlargest noncapital city in australia.
Mar 02, 2016 however, a group of concerned launceston citizens believed the house should be saved for its heritage value and raised money to purchase, restore and furnish the house as a signature house in franklin village. Searching for plans in the councils of hobart, glenorchy, launceston, and for bruny island. An amazing historical house take a trip back in time as you walk through this beautiful character filled house. Inside are wonderful displays of georgian furniture and decor. Exploring historic tasmania ebook good walking books. The city is about 45 kilometres 28 mi south of the bass strait, with its closest neighbourcity being devonport, about 99 kilometres 62 mi to the north west. The book was launched on saturday, 6 august 2016 at the artrium gallery, launceston general hospital, 41 frankland street, launceston. Clifford craig 18961986, surgeon, radiologist, collector, conservationist and author, came to tasmania as surgeonsuperintendent of the launceston general hospital in 1926. Available from the book cellar home of just tassie books. Custom house, with its elegant portico and corinthian columns and its overall size is indicative of launcestons importance as a port at the time and this building once housed what was thought to be the most important of government functions. Check out the best museums in launceston to visit in 2020. Launceston revealed takes the reader on a panoramic journey through launcestons. These talks on the third sunday of each month from february to november except march are held in the meeting room, qvmag museum, inveresk, at 2pm.
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