Going to Town: Adelaide Department Stores

Going to Town: Adelaide Department Stores

Adelaide Town HallAdelaide, SA
Tuesday, May 5 from 10:30 am to 11:45 am ACST
Overview

Join author Paul Flavel and architecture historian Dr Julie Collins for a discussion on the golden age of department stores in Adelaide.

Join John Martin’s author, Paul Flavel, and architectural historian, Dr Julie Collins, for a journey into town as they reminisce about shopping in a bygone era. Together they’ll discuss what made shopping worth dressing up for when department stores ruled the high street, whether it was Cox Foy’s, Miller Anderson, Birks, Moores, or Johnnies.

Following the discussion, Paul and Julie will accept Q&A from the audience.

Access: The entrance to the meeting hall is located down a laneway off 25 Pirie St. The ground surface is flat pavers and the pathway is mostly under cover.

Merchandise: copies of John Martin's (by Paul Flavel) will be available $75.00 (card only)

Please be advised, the talk will be recorded for a podcast and photography may be taken during the event.

Join author Paul Flavel and architecture historian Dr Julie Collins for a discussion on the golden age of department stores in Adelaide.

Join John Martin’s author, Paul Flavel, and architectural historian, Dr Julie Collins, for a journey into town as they reminisce about shopping in a bygone era. Together they’ll discuss what made shopping worth dressing up for when department stores ruled the high street, whether it was Cox Foy’s, Miller Anderson, Birks, Moores, or Johnnies.

Following the discussion, Paul and Julie will accept Q&A from the audience.

Access: The entrance to the meeting hall is located down a laneway off 25 Pirie St. The ground surface is flat pavers and the pathway is mostly under cover.

Merchandise: copies of John Martin's (by Paul Flavel) will be available $75.00 (card only)

Please be advised, the talk will be recorded for a podcast and photography may be taken during the event.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • ages 15+
  • In person
  • Doors at 10:15 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

Location

Adelaide Town Hall

128 King William Street

Adelaide, SA 5000

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