grave matters

Posted on November 13, 2016December 6, 2017 by wjl

I’m currently working on a book about the history of Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney. Rookwood turns 150 in 2017 so… Read more grave matters

not so photogenic jails

Posted on March 21, 2016December 6, 2017 by wjl

Hello Beechworth… HM Prison Beechworth opened in 1860 and closed in 2004. Not looking so good these days. But a little… Read more not so photogenic jails

More jails that begin with B

Posted on March 15, 2016December 6, 2017 by wjl

We’ve had a look at Boggo Road and Bendigo. How about Ballarat? Ballarat is an old gold rush town about… Read more More jails that begin with B

Jails that begin with B

Posted on March 13, 2016December 6, 2017 by wjl

Bendigo is a good place to start. Bendigo is a town in central Victoria, less than 2 hours drive from… Read more Jails that begin with B

More photogenic jails

Posted on March 3, 2016December 6, 2017 by wjl

Old Castlemaine Gaol. Fabulous setting up on a hill. Expansive views over town. What a nice spot. Of course you… Read more More photogenic jails

Boggo Road & The Academy Awards

Posted on February 29, 2016March 1, 2016 by wjl

Welcome to Boggo Road. What a great name for a jail. Officially Brisbane Prison, Boggo Road got its name from… Read more Boggo Road & The Academy Awards

What’s going on with Peter Walker?

Posted on February 22, 2016December 6, 2017 by wjl

News just in about Peter Walker. Who? Peter Walker escaped from Pentridge with Ronald Ryan in 1965. He was 24… Read more What’s going on with Peter Walker?