Doing History workshop: Houses of Stephens 1870-1970. Saturday 26 July 2025.

Doing History workshop: Houses of Stephens 1870-1970. Saturday 26 July 2025.

Join presenter Mark Baker on July 26 2025, 9.00-12.00 midday for a 3 hour workshop that explores how residential architecture in the former Stephens district (including Yeronga, Annerley, and surrounds) evolved from 1870 to 1970, shaped by changes in materials, technology, and infrastructure.

Learn how familiar house types fit into this timeline through key features like form, materials, and fittings.

Participants to bring several printed photos of your house (or one you’re interested in), including full exterior views and close-ups of features like windows and doors.

Presenter Mark Baker has worked in the Heritage sector since the 1970s. The workshop promises to be informative and fun.

Tickets are $15.00 (ASHG members) and $25.00 non ASHG members. https://events.humanitix.com/doing-history-workshop-houses-of-stephens-1870-1970

History Alive , Monday 3 February – welcome to 2025

History Alive , Monday 3 February – welcome to 2025

Start off 2025 with a fun night of fun and games with local history as ASHG kicks off 2025 with some active history. Find out some fun historical facts about the local area, meet other members, find out what’s coming up in 2025. Have a cuppa and a light supper.

Below: Where is this? Who remembers the Yeronga Service Store? Come along on February 3rd and find the answer or share your story about the shop!

Happy Festive Season – see you in 2025

Happy Festive Season – see you in 2025

From all of us at Annerley-Stephens History Group Inc have a wonderful festive season with your family and friends. Thanks for all you support in 2024 and we’ll see you in 2025.

ASHG has had a wonderful year settling into our new permanent premises at History Room in Yeronga Community Centre. We had our last drop in day for 2024 on Wednesday 11 December!!

History room drop in days kick off on Wednesday 22 January!

Join us for History Alive on Monday February 3 2025 at 7.00 after the first Business meeting for 2025.