Historic places
Places in Randwick with a story to tell
Discover the stories of local buildings, key suburbs, nearby shipwrecks, street and place names, and notable sculptures, monuments and plaques.
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Historic buildings & sites
Discover the story behind Barrett House and other historic local buildings. -
Historic street & place names
Did you know Albi Place in Randwick is named after a town in France? We've collected the rationales behind dozens of local street and place names. -
Historic suburbs
Clovelly was initially known as Little Coogee - true or false? Malabar is named after a 1931 shipwreck - fact or fiction? Read the definitive history of Randwick City's storied... -
Shipwrecks
Lives lost and saved, cargoes salvaged or sunk. Read the fascinating story of the six ships which foundered along the Randwick coast. -
Plaques
The inscriptions on commemorative plaques only tell part of the tale. Learn the stories behind the stories of local plaques here.
Last Updated: 25 October 2022