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| Gulgong |
The old gold town of Gulgong does a great job of keeping their shops true to the historic era. The result is a bit like Soveriegn Hill at Ballarat but is a real functioning town rather than a theme park. Empty shops are used to display museum items.
It might be over-used words, but this is as well cute as awesome! Great that there really are functional shops in there!
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly an interesting town. It featured on our old $10 notes.
DeleteI like that its a real functioning town. It must have a lot of character and atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteIt has character and well worth a stroll or weekend visit. They have a really wonderful museum that could take up hours exploring.
DeleteI remember visiting that museum. It is certainly a fascinating town, but it is quite a while since I have been there.
ReplyDeleteThe town is very tidy these days - quite gentrified. The museum has recently received a grant to enable enhancement/expansion.
DeleteFancy goods and Emporium are three words that would definitely get me in to explore 😊
ReplyDeleteMe too. But this one is one of the empty shops☹️ But there was an interesting antique shop just down the street from it.
DeleteIt looks well maintained - and, as you mention, quite gentrified. I wonder if it looked as nice back in the day.
ReplyDeleteI doubt it.
DeleteWe just finished watching the Netflix show about Dr. Blake who lived and worked in Ballarat. Fascinating. I'm glad this is a 'real, functioning town'!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the Dr Blake mysteries. Today Ballarat is a vibrant regional city with lots of lovely buildings a legacy from the rich gold days.
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