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Flinders & Spencer Streets
Past & present.

From beneath the clocks at Flinders Street Station, the Rose Series photographer looked across the intersection to St Paul’s Cathedral. Other views follow the railway west towards Spencer Street, where the old Fish Market once stood. The station entrances, kerbs and bridge approaches give you points to follow as you move between the photographs.

Flinders & Spencer Streets, then & now.

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Origins: Melbourne - Foundations of a City

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Origins: Melbourne - Foundations of a City

Origins: Melbourne - Foundations of a City

Origins: Melbourne – Foundations of a City is a beautifully crafted hardcover book that traces Melbourne’s early development through rich storytelling and side-by-side historical and modern photography. From the first settlers to steam trains, this edition offers a compelling visual journey through the city’s foundations. Ideal for history enthusiasts, collectors, and those with a passion for Melbourne’s past.

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