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Under The Floorboards Of This Institution Were Hidden Clues About What The 19-Century Women There Ate
Between 1817 and 1819, the Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney was built to house male convicts. After convicts stopped being […] ...
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Discovery under floorboards at Hyde Park Barracks paints clearer picture of 19th century women's lives
An unusual spot within this historic Sydney site has a treasure trove of archaeological evidence, which provides insight into ...
History under the floorboards: Decoding the diets of institutionalized women in 19th century Sydney
The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South Wales ...
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Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
U.S. News Insider Tip: A short stroll from Hyde Park Corner will take you to The Grenadier – a tiny pub hidden down a cobbled alley. It opened in 1818 as an officers' mess and now serves beers ...
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History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
After the end of convict transportation to New South Wales, the Hyde Park Barracks became home to the Female Immigration Depot (1848–87) and the Female Destitute Asylum (1862–86). The depot ...