Ryde : Willandra
The Sydney suburb of Ryde, in the city's 'Northern Suburbs' area - on the north bank of the Parramatta River. Originally home to the Wallumettagal Aboriginal tribe, the area (everything between the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers) became known as the 'Field of Mars' following European arrival.
The name was changed to 'Ryde' (after the town on the Isle of Wight) in about 1840, most likely from the early settlers (GM Pope himself was from the Isle of Wight).
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This particular structure is Willandra (aka 'Ryde House'), built on John Small's grant by local magistrate James Devlin and his wife Susannah Hughes (John Small's granddaughter); 1842-1845. Restored in 1980.
Read MoreThe name was changed to 'Ryde' (after the town on the Isle of Wight) in about 1840, most likely from the early settlers (GM Pope himself was from the Isle of Wight).
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This particular structure is Willandra (aka 'Ryde House'), built on John Small's grant by local magistrate James Devlin and his wife Susannah Hughes (John Small's granddaughter); 1842-1845. Restored in 1980.
Ryde, Sydney, Australia
Willandra (aka 'Ryde House'), built on John Small's grant by local magistrate James Devlin and his wife Susannah Hughes (John Small's granddaughter); 1842-1845. Restored in 1980.
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This particular location is the corner of Victoria Road and the appropriately named Devlin St.
