Amelia Mellor’s Time Machine
by Amelia Mellor
Description
Amelia takes students on a romp through late 19th century Melbourne, showing the real-life inspiration for the Magical Melbourne series in art and historical photographs.
This presentation works well with large groups.
Topics covered:
This presentation works well with large groups.
Topics covered:
- Amelia’s own history as a writer
- 1893: The Grandest Bookshop in the World
- Cole’s Book Arcade
- E.W. Cole and family
- 1871: The Bookseller’s Apprentice
- Paddy’s Market
- Working-class childhood in the late 1800s
- Amelia reads to the group
- Question time
Details
Audience
Years 3-8
Duration
45-60 minutes
Requirements
Powerpoint on a data projector. No sound connection, video or internet required. It’s exactly like the ‘magic lantern’ shows of yesteryear except that I bring it on my own laptop and a USB.