Have you ever wondered how your house looked in 1898? Are you curious about the materials used for the roof, or whether it featured bay windows? You may find the answers in the Thomas Ward maps, an extraordinary resource that details the geography and architecture of late Victorian Wellington. Historian Elizabeth Cox, has used these maps as... Keep Reading
A new explanatory panel has been unveiled that shares stories from the history of the Embassy theatre. The panel, created by the Mount Victoria Historical Society, and funded by the Society plus a number of donors, was unveiled as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival events to coincide with the centenary of Wellington’s famous... Keep Reading
Mt Victoria’s diversity of religious belief features in one of the walks included in the upcoming Wellington Heritage Festival, running from 26 October to 17 November. The three ‘Sacred Spaces’ walks are organised by Dr Richard Norman, a Mt Victoria resident, former academic, and member of Historic Places Wellington and St Peter’s... Keep Reading
2024 is quite a year for centennials. The Local has already highlighted three occurring this year in our neighbourhood: BATs, Wellington East Girls’ College and Clyde Quay School. There’s one more to come, as Joanna Newman of the Mt Victoria Historical Society explains. On October 31st, the Embassy Theatre marks its 100th birthday... Keep Reading
Mount Victoria Historical Society is seeking supporters of local history and cinema, to help share the story of the Embassy Theatre in its centenary year. The Embassy Theatre reaches its 100-year milestone this year and the Society is leading a project to create an explanatory panel ready in time for the celebrations... Keep Reading
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