When: Sunday, 23 March 2025, 11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Where: Castlefield Reserve, Corner of Ludstone and Kingston Street, Hampton, Victoria.
Cost: Free event.
What will be happening?
A celebration of the Castlefield Estate, commemorating its role in supporting veterans and shaping the local community.
There will be community stalls selling food and drinks. Posters and booklets containing information on all the original settlers will be on display and copies will be available.
Each street in the Castlefield Estate will have a brass plaque in the footpath explaining the importance of the street. There will also be a large sign on the Castlefield Reserve.
Streets are named after landmarks on the Western Front during the war, including Amiens Street, Passchendaele Street, Rouen Street. This naming tradition pays homage to the soldiers who served during the war and the battles they fought.
What research has been undertaken?
The Sandringham and District Historical Society along with the Castlefield Project Centenary Committee, has been actively involved in researching and celebrating the estate’s history.
A grant was allocated to manage the Castlefield Project, which includes research, celebrations, and interpretative street signs.
What is the historical significance?
The Castlefield Estate holds historical significance as the 2nd largest soldier settlement housing estate in Victoria after WWI, and the best preserved.
It’s a testament to the post-war efforts providing returning soldiers with land and housing.
Come and meet our volunteers on the day or visit our website sandringhamhistorical.org.au for more information.
