Sydney Untold
Welcome to Sydney Untold. A podcast about uncovering Sydney's hidden locations and history. From abandoned train tunnels to secret gardens, to even one of the most haunted roads in the world. Let’s step back in time as we uncover some of Sydney’s secret past.
Episodes
This episode was about The Irish Rebellion at Castle Hill.
All the way back in 1804 Castle Hill was the location of a rebellion that lasted 24 hours between Irish rebels and the British Military.
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Host/Producer/Writer/Editor: Harry Hughes
Associate Producer: Adam Hughes
Thanks to Peter Moore for his interview.
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This episode was about The Darlinghurst Wall, and Green Park
The Darlinghurst Wall, and by extension Green Park was an infamous pickup location or "beat" for the LGBT Community from the 50s till the 80s. The episode also explores the treatment of gay people during this time and the AIDs epidemic during the 80s.
This episode contains themes of assault and physical abuse which might be distress...
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This episode was about National Art School
Before the National Art School was born, it was a jail, known as the Darlinghurst Gaol. Over the years, the Darlinghurst Gaol has been home to some of Sydney's hardest criminals including Captain Moonlite and even Australian Poet Henry Lawson.
This episode contains themes of assault and physical abuse which might be distressing to some listeners. If y...
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This episode was about The Yasmar Estate
Yasmar House in Haberfield is now a training facility, but over the years has served as a private home, Sunday school, children's court, and juvenile remand and detention centre.
This episode contains themes of suicide which might be distressing to some listeners. If you require assistance please contact organisations like Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Triple...
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This episode was about Mortuary Station.
Mortuary Station was a once-used train station, part of a line located in Sydney's CBD, used to transport the dead to their resting place at Rookwood Cemetery.
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Host/Producer/Writer/Editor: Harry Hughes
Associate Producer: Adam Hughes
Special Thanks to Lisa Murray from The City of Sydney
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Podcast Website: ...
Thank you for listening to Sydney Untold!
This episode was about the Forgotten Songs installation and the tank stream that runs below it.
Forgotten Songs is an art installation located at Angle Place near Wynyard Station in Sydney's CBD. It is a reminder of the bird species that once lived in the city before Sydney was built.
The episode also explores the forgotten history of the Tank Stream, one of Sydney's original freshwater sourc...
This episode is about the St James Tunnels, located at St James Station.
St James Station was opened in 1926, it was constructed with 4 platforms, however, 2 of them, along with kilometers of tunnels have never been used by the public to this day.
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Host/Writer/Producer/Editor: Harry Hughes
Associate Producer: Adam Hughes
Special Guest: Dr Lisa Murray (City Historian, City of Sydney)
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Two weeks to go!
The inaugural episode of Sydney Untold is about the forgotten tunnels at St James station in Sydney, which to this day have never been freely open to the general public.
Harry will be guiding you through the forgotten history of the tunnels, with the help of City Historian Dr Lisa Murray from the City of Sydney.
This episode will be available from March 2nd.
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Host/Producer/Writer/Editor: Harry Hughes
Associate Produce...
Welcome to Sydney Untold. A podcast about uncovering Sydney's hidden locations and history. From abandoned train tunnels to secret gardens, to even one of the most haunted roads in the world. Let’s step back in time as we uncover some of Sydney’s secret past.
Coming to your ears in 2023. Available anywhere you get your podcasts.
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Important Links
Podcast Website: https://sydneyuntold.hobohutmedia.com
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