Isn’t this an extraordinary image? A spine-chilling representation of Richard Hauptmann. My new book is called Please Forgive Us, Richard… Read more Richard or Bruno? Bruno or Richard?
Category: history
the funeral train is a-comin’
In homage to the railway lines of Rookwood RIP 1948…
can’t judge a book by its…
Or can you? Here’s my latest book, a beautifully illustrated journey through time from 1867 to the present day. Book… Read more can’t judge a book by its…
grave matters
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
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
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
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
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
Some photogenic jails
Since my next book is about jailbreaks, I’ve been taking a few happy snaps. First up is HM Prison Pentridge,… Read more Some photogenic jails