Melbourne Remade Book Launch
@ Melbourne Writers Festival
Monash University’s Seamus O’Hanlon launches Melbourne Remade, his short history of the city’s transformation since the 1970s, proudly published by Arcade Publications.
4 - 5pm, Sunday 29 August
Feddish
@ federation Square
FREE, no need to book
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Melbourne Remade Walking Tour
@ Melbourne Writers Festival
Author Seamus O'Hanlon takes you for a stroll along the Yarra River from Docklands to the city's heart, outlining Melbourne's transformation from the 1970's to today.
Includes a copy of his latest book Melbourne Remade and a coffee to conclude.
2 - 4pm, 28, 29 August & 2, 5 September
$55 Bookings call Hidden Secrets Tours on 03 9663 3358
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Melbourne By the Book Walking Tour
@ Melbourne Writers Festival
Fiona Sweetman visits sites that make Melbourne a
UNESCO City of Literature, sharing stories along the way about characters that give the city its unique literary pedigree.
Includes coffee, biscuits and a copy of EW Cole: Chasing the Rainbowby Lisa Lang.
11am - 1pm, 28, 30, 31 August & 1, 2 September
$55 Bookings call Hidden Secrets Tours on 03 9663 3358
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'Till You Drop: A Shopping History of Melbourne
Meander through Melbourne's shopping past at the State Library of Victoria's latest exhibition. Explore why Melburnians love to shop, and browse the city’s retailers – from elegant art deco emporiums to multicultural markets and suburban milk bars, not to mention EW Cole's iconic Book Arcade.
10am—5pm daily until 31 October
State Library of Victoria and here
328 Swanston St, Melbourne
FREE
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The Melbourne Story exhibition
Ride in a restored Luna Park Big Dipper carriage, explore life in 1890s Little Lon, relive Cole’s Book Arcade and rock ‘n’ roll with Angus Young’s school uniform.
10am—5pm daily
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson St, Carlton
$6
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