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Faulconbridge
Faulconbridge has become famous for several reasons, starting in 1877 when Sir Henry Parkes (the five times NSW Premier who became known as the Father of Federation) bought 600 acres of land here. He gave his mother’s maiden name of Faulconbridge to the residence. Sir Henry’s grave is close to the highway. Not far away in Sir Henry’s Parade is the famous ‘Corridor of Oaks’ where every Australian Prime Minister since Federation has planted an oak tree.
The village’s other famous son was the flamboyant artist Norman Lindsay, whose former home and now gallery opens 7 days 10am-4pm. The controversial Lindsay lived in the beautiful stone property for most of his creative life. It now houses an important collection of his works, including oil paintings, water colours, etchings, drawings, novels, ship models and memorabilia. The grounds are graced with many famous Lindsay sculptures. Please select to
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