Douglas E. Welch3d ago

Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. – Museums of History NSW

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Douglas E. Welch3d ago
Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/30/barracks-clothing/

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. The three-storey building with massive shingled roof and a simple yet striking façade was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway. So impressed was Macquarie with this design that he granted Greenway a full pardon”. – Museums of History NSW

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Olivier Steiner Photography6d ago

In spring, you might find yourself alone in this ghost town, the wind your only companion. In that silence, you can feel the harshness of life in such a remote and high place.

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novaTopFlexApr 24

Hype for the Future 175J: City of Sainte Geneviève, Missouri

Introduction In the English language, the official name of the community known historically by the French as “Sainte Geneviève” has since transformed into the modern Anglicized spelling without accented letters, “Sainte Genevieve.” Within the Sainte Genevieve boundaries are notable historic sites largely anchored around Sainte Geneviève National Historical Park including numerous historic houses within park boundaries. Community Today associated with historical tourism, Sainte […]

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Hype for the Future 175J: City of Sainte Geneviève, Missouri

Introduction In the English language, the official name of the community known historically by the French as “Sainte Geneviève” has since transformed into the modern Anglicized spelling without acc…

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didib_photo 📷Apr 24

„Dining room“ (2021)
Photo ©️ Dietmar Bachmann
📍Kartause Ittingen, Switzerland
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Show threadAdventures of Ranger SarahApr 23

Ranger Sarah looks out at the area that held living quarters
- at Historic Van Wrinkle Trail - Hobbs State Park, AR

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Show threadAdventures of Ranger SarahApr 23

Ranger Sarah learns that living quarters at this location where not in the Historical Record, the site was found by Archeologist.
- at Historic Van Wrinkle Trail - Hobbs State Park, AR

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Show threadAdventures of Ranger SarahApr 23

Ranger Sarah works her way back to the trail head and towards a spot she past by on the way in to the Van Wrinkle Site.
- at Historic Van Wrinkle Trail - Hobbs State Park, AR

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Show threadAdventures of Ranger SarahApr 23

Ranger Sarah looks at the site that once held the Spring House at the Van Wrinkle Mill Site.
- at Historic Van Wrinkle Trail - Hobbs State Park, AR

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Show threadAdventures of Ranger SarahApr 22

Ranger Sarah learns about the Van Winkle Spring House. Used to protect the spring which provided drinking water, the spring kept the spring house cool and was used for cold storage for eggs, cheese meats and other items.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.

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