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Kings, Queens & Clubs of The Cross – Walking history tour

Where
64 Macleay St
Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011
Australia
When

Every day, 2:30pm to 4:45pm Thursday 1 August 2024 to Monday 30 September 2024 Saturday 20 September from 2:30pm to Sunday 21 September 12:15pm

Step into the sinister, sensational and sexed-up world of old Kings Cross on this history walking tour. This unique exploration will connect contemporary visitors with the colourful characters, notorious crime stories and infamous clubs of Sydney’s historic entertainment hub.

Over the course of the 20th century, Kings Cross secured its scandalous status as a late-night playground driven by sex, drugs and rock’n’roll. This sunset stroll will re-imagine the glamour, gangsters and go-go bars that left their mark on Sydney’s Golden Mile.

Our adventure will awaken the allure of art deco and the glow of neon lights as we bring to life the incredible identities, icons and institutions that kept Kings Cross alight with action.

The stories included:

  • Dulcie Deamer: Queen of Bohemia

  • Abe Saffron: Boss of The Cross

  • Carlotta: Star of the Show

  • Bernie Houghton: Baron of Bourbon

  • Kate Leigh: Queen of Sly Grog

  • Roger Rogerson: King of Corruption

  • Juanita Nielson: Princess of Potts Point

  • Rosaleen Norton: Witch of Kings Cross

  • The Beatles

  • Dusty Springfield

  • Frank Sinatra

  • Ella Fitzgerald

  • Mick Jagger

  • Nellie Melba

  • David Bowie

  • Elton John

  • The Pink Pussy Cat

  • The Pink Panther

  • Les Girls

  • The Silver Spade

  • The Roosevelt

  • The Bourbon & Beefsteak

  • The Nevada

  • Surf City

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