Jacob’s Ladder

Jacob’s Ladder

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1920’s when a car was driven the wrong direction up Jacob’s Ladder in a stunt to promote an Eagers Car Sales. Image credit – Lost Brisbane Jacob’s Ladder are the steps between Wickham Terrace and Turbot Street. Are...
Overell & Sons Drapery Store

Overell & Sons Drapery Store

Friday flashback to vintage Fortitude Valley of 1900 and Oversell and Sons, Family Drapery Store, which once stood on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Sadly the store was destroyed by fire in 1904, see below. Overells was later sold to Waltons, you can read more...
A trip to the movies

A trip to the movies

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1950 and a children’s film festival at Sherwood picture theatre complete with hessian deck chairs. How times have changed. Image courtesy of the Courier Mail. Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive news and...
Debutante Ball

Debutante Ball

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1962 and the annual Brisbane Debutante Ball How beautiful do these young ladies look in their glamorous gowns. Image credit – Lost Brisbane Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane’s weekly love letter of Brisbane...