What lies beneath? Which (in)famous underworld figure is buried in the Field of Mars?
Find out this and more when the City of Ryde’s Local Studies Librarian presents No Ticket Out of Ryde, an illustrated talk revealing the history of Ryde's cemeteries and a ‘downunder’ who’s-who.
Discover:
- which cemetery was the resting place for many of the inmates from the Gladesville Asylum
- how many First Fleeters are buried at St Anne's
- which famous underworld figure is buried in the Field of Mars
Plus, learn the resting places of:
- famous figures from Australian history
- cherished authors from childhood
- cinematic, musical and artistic greats
This illustrated talk will cover the history of the cemeteries and crematoria in the Ryde LGA: St Anne’s, St Charles Borromeo, Baptist Cemetery (Lane Cove Road), Field of Mars Cemetery, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium and Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens Crematorium.
No Ticket Out of Ryde
Date: Friday, 29 May 2009
Time: 10.15am
Venue: North Ryde Community Hall, 201 Cox's Rd North Ryde
Bookings essential on 9878 3270
Media contact: Lee Kirkland, City of Ryde, T 9952 8083
