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Old Sydney Town
NSW, Australia
Old Sydney Town is a faithful re-creation of the earliest days of the Colony of New South Wales,
spanning the years 1788 to 1810.
Walking the streets of Old Sydney Town is like an adventure back into history. Visitors can wander the streets, and discover the lifestyle of Old Sydney Town, see soldiers on parade, hear thundering cannons and watch the excitement of pistol duels and a convict rebellion.
Other highlights include the Magistrate's Court where convicts are tried, convicted and punished as well as rides on a bullock or horse-drawn waggon.
In 1969 architect Mr Frank R. Fox bought 65 hectares
of land at Somersby near Gosford with the idea of creating
a replica of our first settlement.
He wanted to depict the lifestyle of the first settlers
during the early years of colonisation
and the topography of this land was
very similar to the original layout of Sydney. After careful research building commenced in 1972.
For 30 years thousands of visitors have walked the streets of Old Sydney Town but unfortunately, as of Monday January 27, 2003 Old Sydney Town will cease day time operations. Hopefully in the near future this precious reminder of Australia's past will reopen.
This panorama was photographed on Friday 17th January, 2003.
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