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Old Vintage Melbourne is a revealing collection of photographs from Melbourne's past offering a fascinating insight into the daily life and stunning streetscapes of Marvellous Melbourne from the mid-1800s to the 1990s.

Old Vintage Melbourne by Chris Macheras captures a side of our city's early years few people will have seen - a stark contrast to the modern city of today.

An enchanting collection of annotated historical images and contemporary photographs, revealing the change and development that Melbourne has experienced over the years.

Chris Macheras's Old Vintage Melbourne (Instagram) is now a fabulous book.

Book: Old Vintage Melbourne

In 1835, as he walked the sacred grounds of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations, John Batman wrote in his diary, 'This will be the place for a village.' That small village rapidly grew into the vibrant city of Melbourne.

Historical photographs are a window to the past -- a time capsule that allows us to walk in the footsteps of our predecessors. Now, this collection enables us to imagine strolling down Bourke Street in 1875, or catching a Collins Street tram in 1910, or walking through the city's inner suburbs many years ago. As well, a series of then-and-now photographs reveals a striking contrast between the Melbourne of yesteryear and the city we are familiar with today.

Adapted from the popular 'Old Vintage Melbourne' Instagram account, this book invites you to reminisce about and cherish the important heritage of the city of Melbourne. Turn back the clock and immerse yourself in these captivating chronicles of an incredibly diverse, unique city.

About the Author

Chris Macheras is a Melbourne-born lawyer and artist. His Greek-Australian upbringing instilled an appreciation for the hardships his migrant grandparents endured in pursuit of a better life. His combined love of Melbourne, history, and photography led him to establish Old Vintage Melbourne, using social media as the platform to reach tens of thousands of others with shared interests.

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Old Vintage Melbourne
RRP: $49.99
By: Chris Macheras
Available: 18th October 2021
ISBN: 9781922310941
Number Of Pages: 160

Review

Easily the best coffee table photo book we have seen. Unique historical photographs, many rarely seen before in a time capsule presentation. Chris has a keen eye for detail presenting a marvellous collection of photographs along with well researche annotations. Highly recommended!

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