"Gowns, Streams, and Essence of Filth" – The Archaeology of Newtown

Sheets 79 and 80 of Thomas Ward’s Wellington Survey, WCC Archives.

An illustrated talk by Mary O'Keeffe about life in early Newtown as shown through archaeology.

Mary is a professional archaeologist whose work has taken her all around New Zealand, to see some special places and hear some remarkable stories.

Her talk is based on several professional projects she has undertaken in Newtown in the last decade or so, that provide data to tell a fascinating story of the nature and development of Newtown.

Health & Safety

Please contact the event host for health & safety information.

Location

The Theatre, Newtown Community Centre- Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora, corner of Rintoul and Colombo St

Regions

Wellington

Tags

Talk

Accessible

Event times

7-8:15pm Thu 7 Nov

Free

Event hosts

Newtown Residents' Association

Newtown Residents' Association has been an Incorporated Society since 29th July 1963, following on from earlier Associations – Newtown Residents have been getting together to promote and improve Newtown since the 1880s. Newtown is a particularly heritage-conscious suburb – in fact the main business area is a designated heritage zone – so we welcome the opportunity to celebrate this Festival!

Email: newtownwellington@gmail.com

Phone: 02102528709

Website: https://newtown.org.nz/