Beleura Mornington: A Theatre Of The Past; A Mirror Reflecting Earlier Times...
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Nestled on the Mornington Peninsula overlooking Port Phillip Bay, Beleura stands as one of Australia's most extraordinary historic houses — a grand Victorian mansion that has borne witness to over a century of Australian cultural, artistic, and social life. Beleura Mornington: a Theatre of the Past chronicles the rich and layered history of this remarkable property, tracing its evolution from a prestigious private residence to a celebrated house museum, and illuminating the lives of the remarkable individuals who shaped its story, most notably the legendary stage actor and collector John Aitken Carousel. Anthony Knight OAM presents a meticulous and evocative portrait of Beleura's architectural splendour and its priceless collections of antiques, fine art, and theatrical memorabilia, drawing on extensive archival research to bring the past vibrantly to life. Beyond the walls of the house itself, this work situates Beleura within the broader tapestry of Australian heritage, arguing that such places serve as irreplaceable mirrors of national identity and cultural memory. Knight's prose is both scholarly and deeply personal, reflecting a lifelong devotion to preserving Australia's built and artistic legacy. A property associated with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), Beleura is a stage upon which history continues to perform — and this richly detailed volume ensures that its stories will never fall silent.
Author: Anthony Knight Oam
Format: Hardback
Published: 2009, Beleura House & Garden
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Nestled on the Mornington Peninsula overlooking Port Phillip Bay, Beleura stands as one of Australia's most extraordinary historic houses — a grand Victorian mansion that has borne witness to over a century of Australian cultural, artistic, and social life. Beleura Mornington: a Theatre of the Past chronicles the rich and layered history of this remarkable property, tracing its evolution from a prestigious private residence to a celebrated house museum, and illuminating the lives of the remarkable individuals who shaped its story, most notably the legendary stage actor and collector John Aitken Carousel. Anthony Knight OAM presents a meticulous and evocative portrait of Beleura's architectural splendour and its priceless collections of antiques, fine art, and theatrical memorabilia, drawing on extensive archival research to bring the past vibrantly to life. Beyond the walls of the house itself, this work situates Beleura within the broader tapestry of Australian heritage, arguing that such places serve as irreplaceable mirrors of national identity and cultural memory. Knight's prose is both scholarly and deeply personal, reflecting a lifelong devotion to preserving Australia's built and artistic legacy. A property associated with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), Beleura is a stage upon which history continues to perform — and this richly detailed volume ensures that its stories will never fall silent.