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Franklin House a charming gentlemen's residence is a typical example of the Georgian period, has been beautifully restored and furnished by the National Trust.
Franklin House was built in 1838 for Mr Britton Jones, an early Launceston brewer and innkeeper. In 1842 it became the Classical and Commercial school, a private boarding school for boys conducted by William Keeler Hawkes.
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The Old Umbrella Shop is the National Trust's Gift Shop and Information Centre in Central Launceston.
Built entirely of Tasmanian Blackwood in the 1860s, this unique shop is the last genuine period shop in Tasmania. Operated since the turn of the century by three generations of the Shott family, this shop has now been preserved by the National Trust. Umbrellas used during the last 100 years are on display
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Princes Square Fountain a popular gathering place.
Recently in the wake of America Strikes Back"
people concerned with peace and human rights
have met in the park for music,poetry and support.
Dip your mouse into to the pool below the fountain for World Peace and Tasmanian Harmony.
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The "Historic Cultural Heritage act 1995"
provides for the protection and conservation of places
having heritage significance.
Regularly the Tasmanian Heritage Council lists
in the State's newspapers details of
places that have been entered into the
Tasmanian Heritage Register on a permanent basis.
Persons who have objections to the listing can lodge
their objection or submission.
On November 28 the listings included:
Elm Tree 9 Beulah Gardens
Old Illaroo RA 1 Blessington Road,St Leonards
64,66,68,70,72 Margaret St (houses)
60-62 Margaret St (shop and house)
St Georges Church Invermay Road
Harland Rise 46 Dalness Rod,White Hills
I hope to be able to upload images of some of these soon.
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