This large coffee-table type book is quite a tome on the history of the building of, and life of Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. Dedicated in 1934 to honour the Victorian soldiers of the First World War. This massive granite monument is the largest state war memorial in Australia.
These photos are from when I went to a Local Studies meeting at the Shrine.
The Greek classical inspired northern tympanum, carved by sculptor Paul Montford
The view towards the Melbourne city skyline from the entrance door.
The approach from St Kilda Road was designed to frame the memorial.
The approach from St Kilda Road was designed to frame the memorial.
The forecourt, and eternal flame. The flame & World War 2 monument were later additions, it was Queen Elizabeth II who dedicated the forecourt and first lit the flame.
The Western courtyard, deep in symbolism. The natural imagery and garden landscape suggest a return to peace.
An olive tree stands at the centre of a decked and shingled walkway, an allusion to the beach at Anzac Cove. The star shape is only apparent when seen from above.
Taken from under the Lone Pine, looking towards the new Entrance and Visitors Centre, which manages to blend into the older structure, being set into the mound of the Domain. It also opened up access through the Crypt to the Sanctuary above.
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