Show bags, rides and chips on a stick. Whilst these are some of the highlights at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show today, it has a rich history dating all the way back to the 1800’s.
The 1870’s were a revolutionary time for the Show as it moved from Parramatta to Prince Alfred Park, officially bringing the country to the city.
This allowed for the Show to recreate itself as it moved to include women in the agricultural event by becoming a good family day out showcasing commercial exhibitors, arts and craft, entertainment, music and performances and orchestras.
The Heritage Pavilion offers and insight into the Show from yesteryear with a wide range of exhibits from genuine 1870s attire, a working nineteenth century Grand Concert Street Organ, dress ups and a telegraph display allowing to you learn Morse Code.
You can check this out everyday at Grand Parade, corner Hawkesbury Street from 9.30am-6.30pm with tours commencing at 11am.
Dana Hamilton and Patty Doran visited the Heritage Centre and chatted to Karen Finch from the Royal Agricultural Society.
