This cottage was originally built in the village of Great Ayton
in Yorkshire, England, in 1755 by James and Grace Cook, the parents
of Captain James Cook. When the cottage was offered for sale in
1933 it was bought by a prominent Melbourne businessman, Sir
Russell Grimwade, for 800 British Pounds. He arranged for it to be
taken apart brick by brick and transported via ship and train to
Melbourne. In early 1934 the cottage was rebuilt on its present
site in Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne. Today it provides visitors
with the opportunity to glimpse what life was like in 18th century
England.
Address: Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade Street Website: www.cookscottage.com.au Email: cookscottage@melbourne.vic.gov.au Telephone: (0)3 9419 4677 Transportation: Tram 48 or 75 from Flinders Street or Swanson Street to
stop 9 on Wellington Parade; or City Circle Tram to Spring
Street Opening Time: Open daily from 9am to 5pm (last visitor admitted at
4.45pm) Admission: A$4.50 (adults), A$2.20 (children). Concessions are
available
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