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About the Edina Estate
You can learn more about the Edina Estate by obtaining a copy of The Edina Estate: Family, Faith and Fortune in Victorian Sydney, a book written by Michael Waterhouse.
Michael is a descendant of the Vickery family, who developed and lived on the Estate between 1859 and 1922 when ownership was transferred to the Methodist Church. Edina was the home of Jeanie and Ebenezer Vickery. The Vickery family raised their 6 children here, and later 24 surviving grandchildren grew up on the Estate.
The book explores the lives of these families, particularly through the lens of a camera owned by a family member in a time long before such cameras were used by individuals other than professional photographers.
Extensive research has revealed many aspects of the house and the estate which were previously unknown, including vivid descriptions of Waverley in the 19th century. This fascinating narrative conveys a compelling sense of time and place. It’s a powerful story, and one that Uniting has been pleased to support through publication.
You can find out more, including where to obtain your copy here, or by downloading the book’s flyer.
Video feature - Waverley Estate Heritage
Michael Waterhouse, great grandson and descendant of the Vickery family, explains the rich heritage behind the Estate, dating back to 1884.
Michael is a historian and author of ‘EDINA – A family’s life in late Victorian Sydney’ and a former Chairman of Edina Aged Care.