The Burra Town Hall has been restored to former glory, and is a must-see if you are in the Clare Valley. "Feel free to walk into every room, and even up the stairs," was the advice given to us by the friendly volunteer who was present this day. We quickly discovered that upstairs has a kooky collection of period costumes with a sign inviting to us to "Please have fun dressing up. Ask one of our volunteers to take a photo!" I think it took Jase roughly 3 seconds to strip his top and quickly dress in a tunic and cap, calling me "gov" and adopting a rather silly ye-olde-english accent. I was wasn't far behind, perhaps 60 seconds, and together we laughed and giggled our way through a bit of fun on the stage.
"Orright Gov!"
" This tea is for ladies."
Underground huts were used by workers when Burra was first colonised in the mid-1800s. They were built into the banks of creekbeds, so as you can imagine, when the creek flooded, so too did the workers' homes.
Below you see the chimney of one of the huts.
And this is the view of the hut (see below), not far above the level of the creek.
Burra Town Hall kitchen
The rooms of the Town Hall are splendidly ornate.
"Orright Gov!"
" This tea is for ladies."
Underground huts were used by workers when Burra was first colonised in the mid-1800s. They were built into the banks of creekbeds, so as you can imagine, when the creek flooded, so too did the workers' homes.
Classic! dress ups would have been fun :) Suburban Escapees
ReplyDeletetee hee :)....Christopher had to ask who you were.....such fun...
ReplyDeleteamazing how the outfit suits Jase so well!
Jase pouring tea looks like the Mad Hatter's teaparty - sorry Jase, I know you're trying to look posh!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see the huts! My 3rd great grandfather lived in the Burra Creek Huts in 1851. Found out he paid 10 pounds for it (not entirely certain if amount is correct), only to be destoyed by floods shortly after.
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