Self-guided walks in Glebe NSW 2037 Australia

Explore the many facets of our fascinating and historic suburb of Glebe with this set of self-guided walks. A great guide for visitors, and new insights for residents

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Wychwood, 4 Avenue Road

William Morris founded the Arts and Crafts Movement in the UK in 1861 and it had a profound influence on decoration in Australia into the early 20th century.

Wychwood, 4 Avenue Road

Across the road is Wychwood (No 4, 1899), an Arts and Crafts cottage with oriel casement windows and barleysugar columns. The walls are roughcast render, and the name of the house is in art nouveau lettering on a plaster plaque ornamented with a waratah and flannel flowers beside the arched wooden entrance porch. It houses the music department of St Scholastica’s School.

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  1. Windows and Glass
  2. Wall Surfaces
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