Recent acquisition: 1858 original work

The Trust recently acquired a copy of Reliques of Ancient English Architecture which formed part of the library of leading colonial architect Robert George Thomas, A fuller account together with some of the illustrations from this work may be found here....

The Victorian Kitchen Garden - Franklin House

The concept of kitchen gardens in the Victorian era was that whilst producing for the household they were quite formal and intricate in design. An account of the current garden's development is available here....

The 'Derwent Hunter' Telescope returns to Runnymede

Recently Runnymede received a most generous gift from the direct descendents of James Bayley. The presentation of the Derwent Hunter telescope was made on the occasion of a reunion of the Bayley and Bayly families...

Federal and State Government support for the Trust

The Trust has received more than $1.3 million from the Federal Government for its properties Runnymede and Clarendon. In addition it has received a State Government grant of $148,000 for work at Runnymede...

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