Melbourne: A city of stories

Melbourne: A City of Stories grew out of Melbourne Museum's long-term exhibition, The Melbourne Story.

It provides a history based on objects – things that have survived. The idea that objects can give rise to stories will come as no surprise to anyone who's ever dug up a shard of old china in their garden, or found an ancient button down the back of a chair. 'I wonder what its story is ...'

This book draws the reader into an exploration of the city's layers through time. Its emphasis is less on the proud public record and more on objects and people with stories to tell, and with a place in Melbourne's history.

Contributing authors: Robyn Annear, Rebecca Carland, Matthew Churchward, David Crotty, Liza Dale-Hallett, David Demant, Richard Gillespie, Fiona Kinsey, Moya McFadzean, Michael Reason, Adrian Regan, Sarah Rood, Antoinette Smith, Charlotte Smith, Deborah Tout-Smith, Nurin Veis, Elizabeth Willis.