The Lamington Drive gallery, formerly on George St, has moved to Collingwood, but left behind this charming reminder of the colour they brought to Fitzroy with some fascinating exhibitions.
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Archive for the category: George St
open to interpretation
Sign on the wall of Manfax hardware, Gertrude St (corner of George St). Its curious how you walk past something for years without ever noticing it, then one day at random you see things differently.
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a new community garden for Fitzroy?
A year ago I wrote a post about the vacant land on the corner of George and Charles streets. Now the City of Yarra has announced that the site may become a new community garden. As the land is apparently owned by the Department of Human Services, permission from the government will be required. I think it’s a great idea. What do you think?
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Fitzroy history – from printing factory to fashion school
The Melbourne School of Fashion, a registered training organisation, is located in a fabulous art deco factory building, formerly a printing business, on the corner of George and Webb streets in Fitzroy.
Courtesy of SLV / ID: a19352 / photographer: Lyle Fowler / copyright: expired – image is in the public domain / c1940-1949
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George St porch jazz band
While walking up Moor St on a recent Saturday afternoon towards Smith St I stopped to admire the music being played by a three piece jazz band playing on the cramped front porch of a terrace house on George St near the corner with Moor St, apparently just for the fun of it. I love these random Fitzroy experiences.
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This annoying life by Oslo Davis at Lamington Drive
Last Thursday night I attended the opening night of the ‘This annoying life’ exhibition by Oslo Davis at Lamington Drive. It was so hot and so full of people! Fortunately the beer was cold and people were friendly. Davis’ work is hilarious, insightful and amusing and I tried to read as many of the cartoons as possible.
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swine flu
On the window ledge outside Lamington Drive gallery.
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Portugese tarts at Sainsbury’s bakery, North Fitzroy
On the busy Alexandra Parade and George St corner in North Fitzroy is Sainsbury’s Artisan Bakers, which make divine baked treats. Their Portugese tarts have a soft almost gooey custard filling compared to the firmer custard in those from Casa Iberia and Juanita’s, and the pastry is thinner, but they are absolutely delicious. I can also recommend the apple scroll and the herb, garlic and cheese loaf, which is particularly amazing toasted and spread with butter and vegemite.…
my best days are behind me
An abandoned trolley and jacket on George St.
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