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Bedlam Point, Gladesville

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  • A Gatehouse from the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

    A Gatehouse from the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

  • Rockend Cottage, one of the few surviving 'Victorian-Georgian' (it was built in 1885) stone buildings in Ryde. It was owned by Mrs Emily Barton, and her grandson Andrew Barton (Banjo Patterson) lived here for many years. The house was used later as an office for the nearby Harold Meggitt Limited Linseed Oil Company factory.

    Rockend Cottage, one of the few surviving 'Victorian-Georgian' (it was built in 1885) stone buildings in Ryde. It was owned by Mrs Emily Barton, and her grandson Andrew Barton (Banjo Patterson) lived here for many years. The house was used later as an office for the nearby Harold Meggitt Limited Linseed Oil Company factory.

  • Rockend Cottage, one of the few surviving 'Victorian-Georgian' (it was built in 1885) stone buildings in Ryde. It was owned by Mrs Emily Barton, and her grandson Andrew Barton (Banjo Patterson) lived here for many years. The house was used later as an office for the nearby Harold Meggitt Limited Linseed Oil Company factory.

    Rockend Cottage, one of the few surviving 'Victorian-Georgian' (it was built in 1885) stone buildings in Ryde. It was owned by Mrs Emily Barton, and her grandson Andrew Barton (Banjo Patterson) lived here for many years. The house was used later as an office for the nearby Harold Meggitt Limited Linseed Oil Company factory.

  • The Northern Suburbs received a major electricity boost in 1915.

    The Northern Suburbs received a major electricity boost in 1915.

  • De Mortious Nil Nisi Bonum ('Speak no ill of the Dead').

    De Mortious Nil Nisi Bonum ('Speak no ill of the Dead').

  • The foreshore of Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park.

    The foreshore of Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park.

  • Stone wall from the Bedlam Point Ferry, dating to 1834.

    Stone wall from the Bedlam Point Ferry, dating to 1834.

  • Inscribed seat noting this area's former use by the Bedlam Point Ferry.

    Inscribed seat noting this area's former use by the Bedlam Point Ferry.

  • At 200m, this - Bedlam Point over to Abbotsford - is the narrowest point of the Parramatta River below Homebush Bay; and was selected by Surveyor-General Major Thomas Mitchell as the crossing point. A small cable-driven punt operated here from 1832 to the 1860s.

    At 200m, this - Bedlam Point over to Abbotsford - is the narrowest point of the Parramatta River below Homebush Bay; and was selected by Surveyor-General Major Thomas Mitchell as the crossing point. A small cable-driven punt operated here from 1832 to the 1860s.

  • Sewerage settling tanks behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

    Sewerage settling tanks behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

  • The Bedlam Bay Interpretive Walk, behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital. Beneath the path are former sewerage settling tanks.

    The Bedlam Bay Interpretive Walk, behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital. Beneath the path are former sewerage settling tanks.

  • Sewerage settling tanks behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

    Sewerage settling tanks behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

  • The beautiful foreshore of Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park.

    The beautiful foreshore of Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park.

  • The beautiful foreshore of Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park, with the former ferry wharf in the distance.

    The beautiful foreshore of Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park, with the former ferry wharf in the distance.

  • It's a beautiful area, but parts of it are a long way above the water.

    It's a beautiful area, but parts of it are a long way above the water.

  • To the rear of the original Gladesville Mental Hospital (formerly the 'Hospital for the Insane, Gladesville') stands the ruin of what architect James Kerr labelled 'An extravagant & eccentric garden folly executed in a licentious combination of styles'.

    To the rear of the original Gladesville Mental Hospital (formerly the 'Hospital for the Insane, Gladesville') stands the ruin of what architect James Kerr labelled 'An extravagant & eccentric garden folly executed in a licentious combination of styles'.

  • Stone wall behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

    Stone wall behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

  • Stone wall behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

    Stone wall behind the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.

  • Throughout Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park are inscribed seats, noting part of the area's rich history.

    Throughout Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park are inscribed seats, noting part of the area's rich history.

  • Entering Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park. Beautiful spot.

    Entering Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park. Beautiful spot.

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    A Gatehouse from the former Gladesville Mental Hospital.
    Rockend Cottage, one of the few surviving 'Victorian-Georgian' (it was built in 1885) stone buildings in Ryde. It was owned by Mrs Emily Barton, and her grandson Andrew Barton (Banjo Patterson) lived here for many years. The house was used later as an office for the nearby Harold Meggitt Limited Linseed Oil Company factory.
    Rockend Cottage, one of the few surviving 'Victorian-Georgian' (it was built in 1885) stone buildings in Ryde. It was owned by Mrs Emily Barton, and her grandson Andrew Barton (Banjo Patterson) lived here for many years. The house was used later as an office for the nearby Harold Meggitt Limited Linseed Oil Company factory.