History
The Randwick area has a rich heritage. Read about notable residents, discover the stories behind local places, view a timeline of events, and browse a gallery of historic photos.
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History overview
The Randwick area has a surprisingly rich history, with the non-Indigenous chapter beginning in 1770. Here's an easy-to-read summary of our fascinating past. -
Our story
See Randwick's history from a Council perspective, discover our area's Indigenous history, view a timeline of local events, and get the story behind the Council logo. -
Your story
Unearth the stories of many not-so-famous residents of Randwick, through family histories, local studies and the history revealed through our local cemeteries. -
Randwick photo gallery
See fascinating pictures of the people and events that shaped Randwick's rich history. -
Historic places
Discover the stories of local buildings, key suburbs, nearby shipwrecks, street and place names, and notable sculptures, monuments and plaques. -
Historic people
Read about the famous characters who've lived in the Randwick area over the past 200 years, including La Perouse, June Moore, Walter Franklyn Barrett and Des Renford.
Last Updated: 25 October 2022