Historical information

Born Edith Marie Bishop in 1907, Edith Lunn documented sweeping social and technological changes from the early to late 20th century. An honorary member of the Bendigo Tourist Authority and member of the Friends of Bendigo Cemetery, Edith had a keen and passionate interest in Bendigo’s history. She wrote on local history for the 'Bendigo Advertiser' and her passion for local history was further reflected in the publication of her book 'Snippets of Bendigo's History'. Edith died in April 2009, at the age of 101.

Physical description

Nine page collection of articles on Bendigo's streetscapes, written by Edith Lunn.
1. 'Memories of View Street', two pages, describes the businesses 'which flourished from Barnard Street to View Point.
2. 'More about View Street', two pages, outlines the businesses between Rowan and Mackenzie Streets.
3. ' The Last Block in View Street', twelve pages, describes the businesses from Mackenzie Street to View Point. Also mentioned is Carey's garage on Mackenzie Street.
4. 'The Pall Mall Story' Part 4, one page, describes the businesses between Victoria Lane and the Beehive building.
5. 'The Story of Charing Cross, Part 1, one page. McGuire's Baths and the Municipal Baths are discussed.