History Friday - a fascinating farm find ... One of the things I enjoy most about travelling around South Australia is stumbling across unexpected pieces of history. Recently, I spotted this intriguing piece of machinery sitting quietly on a verandah. Thankfully it was under cover and being preserved rather than left out in the weather. Naturally, my curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to find out more. What I discovered was a fascinating connection to Australia's ag

History Friday - History truly came to life for us recently aboard the magnificent Clipper Ship City of Adelaide during the South Australia's History Festival. The “Women of the Ship” presentation was an unforgettable experience — with passionate volunteers bringing real stories to life through research, diaries, costumes, and beautifully told performances representing women connected to the ship across its incredible 162-year history. Did you know the City of Adelaide was sp

Wow… what a crowd! Despite a little rain on 8 May, it certainly didn’t deter the many people keen to step back in time and join Dr Barry Blundell APM from the South Australian Police Historical Society on a fascinating walking tour through historic Port Adelaide. Murders, mysteries, robberies, stories of policing in the early days… and glimpses into harder times when finding work (or not finding work) could shape lives. One of the highlights was the audio shared along the ro

As it’s National Volunteer Week, Adelaide Style Accommodation would like to recognise Mary and the wonderful volunteer team at the Peterborough Historical Printshop, around 250km north of Adelaide. Mary has lived in Peterborough for around 23 years, moving from Goolwa with her late husband Eldon, whose family connections to Peterborough stretched back to the 1870s. The town held a special place in his heart after spending much of his childhood there with his great grandparent

Scattered quietly across parts of the Flinders Ranges are graves like these — simple, weathered, and deeply connected to South Australia’s early history. What draws you in isn’t just their age… it’s the way they were built. Simple, layered stone… carefully placed by hand.

History Friday - One of our favourite months in South Australia is just around the corner… The SA History Festival 2026 runs 1–31 May and the program is out now Take a look via the link in this post and be sure to book yourself into more than one experience — you’ll be surprised what you learn, even if you live right here in South Australia If you’re planning a visit to South Australia from interstate or overseas, May is truly something special… Don’t make it a quick trip —

A Little More From Our Visit to Peterborough A fortnight ago on History Friday, we shared our visit to the wonderful Peterborough Printing History Museum — and today, we’re excited to bring you a little more from that experience. This time, Mary takes us deeper into the world of the Cropper Printing Press, the beautiful foot-treadle machine we showed briefly in our first story. After looking further into its history, I’m even more amazed by what this humble press meant for sm

🖨️ Step back in time at the historic Peterborough Times Printing Office, built in 1887 and now lovingly operated as a working museum by the dedicated History Group. Set out exactly as it was throughout the 20th century until 2001, the print shop features original presses, inks, tools, paper stock, old templates and thousands of printed items. What was once layered with grease and grit has now been carefully cleaned, restored and preserved for future generations — a true lab

This humble bell carries a big story. Cast in Birmingham by James Barwell—a renowned bell founder active from the late 1800s—bells like...

Before smartphones and digital watches ruled our lives, timekeeping was a public affair in South Australia. In the late 1800s and early...

What a treat to attend an engaging and nostalgic session by Ian Smyth at the beautiful North Adelaide Institute, one of our city’s...

We recently visited Cummins House , one of the many highlights on the South Australian History Festival program this May – and what a...

May is South Australia's History Festival If you love history—or simply want to know more about this incredible state—May is the perfect...

Recently, while on a bike ride through Mile End (one of many great cycling routes in SA!), I stumbled upon an unusual sight—a small...

Take a step back to 1920 on Rundle Street, Adelaide Look at "The Grand" on the right – an iconic piece of history! Built in 1918 by...

Well, it's the 1st of July, and this month, something exciting is happening in Quorn South Australia. The 50th anniversary of the Pichi...

Ever thought about preserving your memories in a creative, organized way? Scrap booking does just that! It's more than just a hobby; it's...

Remember the story we shared a few weeks back about the green botanical book from 1935 with AA Simpson's name hand written in the front?...

And it's great to see Adelaide's iconic giant Father Christmas, which once graced the David Jones building in Rundle Mall every year,...

Well then you must put Historical Port Adelaide, South Australia on your itinerary for a day when you visit this State. Check out some of...