History, Records and Collections

The Shore Archives house a fascinating collection of records, images and collectables that relate to the School’s history and culture.

We also hold a limited amount of material on some of our Old Boy’s lives and what they have gone on to achieve and contribute to society. Open every day during Term time, you’ll find an intriguing array of photographs and memorabilia as well as audio-visual content, documents and school items from a bygone age.

 

Shore School Graythwaite Bob Gowing Museum

 

The Bob Gowing Museum

The Bob Gowing Museum houses a permanent set of displays. The museum also houses temporary exhibitions on such themes as Old Boys’ efforts during wartime, the history of Graythwaite, recent notable donations and the like.

 

Shore School Archives Rudder

 

Oral Histories

Our Oral History Project began in the 1970s and, over the decades, we have curated a large archive of interviews that offer revealing insights into the history of the School. Shore’s Oral Historian is Andrew Cavill and he can be contacted directly on 02 9900 4714 or by email at acavill@shore.nsw.edu.au.

 

Shore School History and Archives

 

Donations

Our Archives welcome suggested item donations to the School such as photographs, schoolbooks, uniforms and trophies. All pieces will be appraised by our Archivist before being accepted. As the available viewing space is limited, any donated items that cannot be displayed will be securely stored.

Visit us

Visits to Shore Archives and the Bob Gowing Museum are by appointment only and can be arranged with our Archives Team.

Our opening hours are 8.00am to 3.30pm during Term time only. The Archives office and Bob Gowing Museum are closed during School holidays.

Please note that all visitors are required to sign in at our reception desk at the Graythwaite building.  

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Graythwaite Building

 

Contact Shore Archives

We welcome enquiries from people within our School community as well as genealogists, historians, authors, and other members of the broader community.

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