The History of Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle
Join us on a journey through more than two centuries of sacred history — the story of Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart and architectural crown of Newcastle. Presented by Ian Eckford.
Second World War Links Between Newcastle and Portuguese Timor
In this remarkable account, historian Dr Jude Conway relates a little-known chapter of wartime history—one that spans the jungles of Timor, the city streets of Newcastle, and a camouflaged refugee camp at Bob’s Farm.
Newcastle in the 1800s
Julie Keating digs into the mines, sails through treacherous harbours, and walks the streets laid out by early planners, revealing the people, places, and power struggles that shaped Newcastle.
NFHS YouTube Channel
The NFHS YouTube channel is now being used to house recordings of our general meeting guest speakers.
Female Convict Bonnets Project
In conjunction with the research and writing of They Sent Me North: Female Convicts in the Hunter (2019) members of the NFHS undertook to participate in the Australia-wide Roses from the Heart Female Convict Bonnets initiative.