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Shops For Lease

Though there's nothing I would actually buy from these shops, I'm quite fascinated by the pop up shops appearing on Crown Street, Surry Hills. We have quite a few shops in Surry Hills that are now empty, largely due to the result of changes in retail (generally) and COVID-19. https://videopress.com/v/QAIPZHTu?preloadContent=metadata In their place, a few … Continue reading Shops For Lease

October 29, 2020October 30, 2020discarded, Surry HillsLeave a comment

Discarded Torso

I never cease to be amazed at the things which are "discarded" in my back laneway. Yes, there are couches, fridges and all manner of home furnishings. But there's also been a wooden leg, some oddly constructed furniture made from 44-gallon drums, and now this which has a slightly S&M feel to it. It's an … Continue reading Discarded Torso

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017discarded, Surry Hills2 Comments

Discarded

Though it's been a few years since one of my "discarded" posts, I've been keeping an eye out for new and interesting stuff left in the back laneway of my apartment in Surry Hills. Sadly, there hasn't been anything as "interesting" as some of the items you'll see below if you follow the link "discarded". … Continue reading Discarded

July 25, 2016April 21, 2017discarded, Surry Hills2 Comments

Second Hand Store

"Oh my goodness, that looks just like something I made in wordwork class thirty-something years ago" was my first reaction when I saw the shell-covered jewellery box in the second hand shop on Oxford Street late yesterday. On closer inspection, I noticed this one displayed a greater level of professionalism (you might say) than might … Continue reading Second Hand Store

September 27, 2014July 26, 2016darlinghurst, discarded, oxford street, second hand, Surry Hills2 Comments

Discarded

Although I know for a fact a lot of people in my 'hood really hate it (our Body Corporate sends regular reminders the City of Sydney has regular pickups for large items), I really quite like that people use our back lane-way as a short-term dumping ground for items they no longer need. By doing … Continue reading Discarded

September 21, 2014September 21, 2014discarded, Surry Hills2 Comments

Discarded Wheelchair

Although it's been quite some time since I posted something in my "Discarded" category, I was instantly compelled to do so tonight. My "Discarded" category of posts is about the interesting and unusual things often left in my back lane way for other people to take away. Although I realise the dumping of old furniture … Continue reading Discarded Wheelchair

February 27, 2013April 21, 2017discarded, Surry Hills2 Comments

Communal Garbage Rooms

Only in Surry Hills would you find not one, but two, "artificial limbs" in the communal garbarge room of your apartment block. Calling them "artificial limbs" is a little dramatic, I know, as they're just part of a mannequin. But using the phrase "artificial limbs" sounds a little more dramatic. And I did feel a … Continue reading Communal Garbage Rooms

October 29, 2012April 21, 2017discarded, Music, Surry HillsLeave a comment

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