Another mural I found in Sydney, when I visited in February this year.
Located at 155 George Street (possibly Australia's first street, built by the convicts) I found it when we were walking to The Rocks suburb.
The mural painted on the side of a building depicts an old street that existed there -Brown Bear Lane, changed to Little Essex Street in the 1890's- that led to one of the most notorious pubs in the early 19th century - The Black Dog Hotel (1804–1848).
Described as a place "where the soldiers and ex-convicts used to meet and often settle their little differences by aid of fist cuffs".
The lane disappeared around the 1920's when most of this area was demolished in preparation for the development of the Harbour Bridge, and the Black Dog Hotel also disappeared.
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Be sure to link back to this blog and visit your fellow posters. Looking forward to your mural finds posted this week. Thanks.
...nice bit of history.
ReplyDeletethanks Tom.
DeleteNice find, and it shows a bit of history.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill.
DeleteIt's great that a mural has been used to remind us of what went before
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie, a bit of history in a mural is interesting.
DeleteThat's a really good one. I love it. It looks like it was painted by using a photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew, I thought so too...
DeleteI love this one. I remember you telling us about this area when you were there a month or so ago. What got me was the beautiful blank and white mural set against the colorful street marker. In a way, it was a perfect juxtaposition.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth. That's right I mentioned "the rocks" on a previous post, lovely area. Glad you enjoyed the mural.
DeleteThat is nice done, looks almost like a real old street scene.
ReplyDeleteYes when I looked at it it was a bit confusing at first, lol.
DeleteThat is great! It looks like you could walk right into it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat, quite right.
DeleteOh, Sami!! That one is REALLY impressive. I think I like it best of all you've shown.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteIt's neat that the historical view is shown here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda.
DeleteWow, now that is some kind of story and mural!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
Thanks Iris, I enjoyed the story behind it too.
DeleteUma obra de arte.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Obrigada Francisco.
DeleteThat is a totally convincing painting, it is like a photo, I love it!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your trip.
Wren x
Thanks Wren. Yes, we're having a great time.
DeleteBlack and white is ideal for the mural.
ReplyDeleteYou're quite right William, it really suits the mural.
DeleteDearest Sami,
ReplyDeleteYes, sadly, so much of the early history has been demolished in Australia... This is at least something!
Hugs,
Mariette
Quite true Mariette, it's only in recent times that there's been a movement to preserve old buildings.
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DeleteWhat an awesome mural depicting an era long gone. I love the history of the steet -- built by convicts. Cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon.
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