Showing posts with label Concord. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concord. Show all posts

Monday, 23 January 2012

Bushells



I know this as the Bushell's factory, but really it now is the "House of Robert Timms". It is a purpose built coffee roasting & blending  facility located in Concord in the Inner West suburbs of Sydney.

Friday, 9 December 2011

Thomas Walker Convalescent Home



This spectacular building adorning the Parramatta River was built as a convalescent hospital by philanthropist Thomas Walker in the late 19th century and designed by John Sulman in the Queen Anne style. Internally reflecting the influence of Florence Nightingale on 19th century hospital organisation, its grounds are an intact example of older style institutional gardens. The Concord Heritage Society takes tours to the site and can supply details of open days. 

The Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital is situated in the Municipality of Concord on the Parramatta River bounded by Brays Bay and Yaralla Bay. It is a large complex on a large park-like riverside estate, with extensive and prominent landscape plantings, making it a landmark along the river.