Emma Miller Place and Markets History Walk

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Beginning at Emma Miller Place, delve into the rich layers of Brisbane’s past on this guided stroll through the heart of the city.

Emma Miller Place

MEETING POINT: The Poinsettia Sculpture in Emma Miller PlaceDelve into the rich layers of Brisbane’s past on this guided stroll through the heart of the city. Beginning at Emma Miller Place—once the site of Brisbane’s second market and now a tranquil park—you’ll uncover its surprising connections to Emma Miller, the trailblazing English-born suffragist and union organiser. From there, we’ll visit the nearby rival market site before finishing at the unexpected location of the Emma Miller statue. Along the way, discover other hidden heritage gems and hear the stories that shaped our city.Suitable for history buffs, curious explorers and all ages!About Your Guide – Rob Braiden Rob is an award-winning filmmaker and local historian whose credits include television series like Big Brother and Great South East, as well as corporate projects and social-media shorts. His debut feature, Horizon One, is streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. As the host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF46ORFmi-IHhm1KciWAyAg" title="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF46ORFmi-IHhm1KciWAyAg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WalkaboutWithRob</a>—south-east Queensland’s most-watched history channel with over 3.6 million views—Rob brings Brisbane’s stories vividly to life.

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