LITERATURE - Patrick White - 1973 Centennial Park, NSW, Australia
Posted by: 
Aussiebrian
S 33° 53.953 E 151° 13.562
56H E 335974 N 6247602
Patrick White is the only Australian citizen to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. This house was his residence for many years at the end of his life.
Waymark Code: WM19FEK
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/17/2024
Views: 0
This house was orignially known as Highbury and was the home to Patrick White from 1964 to his death 26 years later. Patrick White was recognized for the strength of association to Australia in his literature and the house and surrounding area is central to much of his writing.
The importance of this house to his literature was recognised by the placement of this house on the New South Wales Heritage Register.
The house is in one of the most prestigious locations in Sydney.
Field of Accomplishment: Literature
Year of Award: 1973
Primary Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Relevant Web Site: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
VISIT LOGS
1. The waymark coordinates must be personally visited.
2. Give the date and a description of your visit
3. Post at least one photo taken at the time of your visit
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|