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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cooks'_CottageCooks' Cottage - Wikipedia

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   Cooks' Cottage, also known as Captain Cook's Cottage, [7] is located in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Australia. The cottage was constructed in 1755 in the English village of Great Ayton , North Yorkshire , by the parents of Captain James Cook , James and Grace Cook, [ 8 ] and was brought to Melbourne in 1934 by the Australian philanthropist ...

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3. whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au › cooks-cottageCooks' Cottage - What's On Melbourne - What's On - City of ...

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   Sep 15, 2011 · Cooks' Cottage - What's On Melbourne. Family and kids. Heritage listed. Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks’ Cottage was brought to Melbourne by Sir Russell Grimwade in 1934.

4. www.visitvictoria.com › Cooks-CottageCooks' Cottage, Attraction, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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   Discover Melbourne's rich history and walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook's family through their eighteenth-century two-storey cottage and garden.

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6. www.captaincooksociety.com › cooks-life › placesCooks' Cottage, Melbourne | Captain Cook Society

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   The "Ditty Box", a studdied hide-covered wood used by sailors and fishermen to hold their smaller possessions, bears the initials "JC" and is reputed to have been the personal property of Captain James Cook. Cooks' Cottage stands in Fitzroy Gardens, close to the centre of Melbourne.

7. citydays.com › places › cooks-cottageCooks Cottage: More Than A Historical House | CityDays

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   Sep 7, 2023 · Cooks’ Cottage (or Captain Cook’s Cottage) was built by James Cook’s father in 1755 in the village of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire in England. Although evidence is scant that James Cook ever lived there, the house has become synonymous with the controversial explorer and navigator.

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8. www.melbournepoint.com.au › attractions › cooks-cottageCaptain Cooks Cottage - Address & Opening Hours Melbourne

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   Melbourne’s serene and picturesque Fitzroy Gardens is home to the renowned Cook’s Cottage. This historic establishment dates back to the 1755, with history depicting the original cottage was actually built in England.

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   Did Captain Cook live in the cottage?

   • Navigator and explorer Captain James Cook never lived in the cottage – he’d... Children under five free. Map pins are available via the tab key in a list after the map. Discover Melbourne's rich history and walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook's family through their eighteenth-century two-storey cottage and garden.

   Cooks' Cottage, Attraction, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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   Why did Captain Cook sell the cottage in GT Ayton?

   • In 1933 the owner of the cottage in Gt. Ayton, that was built by Captain Cook's father, decided to sell it. In a patriotic attempt to prevent its being taken to the United States by certain Americans she made it a condition of sale that the building remain in England.

   Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne | Captain Cook Society

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   Why was Cooks' Cottage reconstructed?

   • It was decided that Cooks’ Cottage would be rebuilt in Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, to commemorate the centenary of the city. Before it could be taken to Melbourne, however, there was the costly and time-consuming job of dismantling the cottage.

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   Is Cooks Cottage still in its original shape?

   • Even after so many years, the Cooks Cottage is still in its original shape. In fact, the city council has dedicated a special site within the Fitzroy Gardens for this historic establishment. As so many years have passed since its restoration, the cottage is now covered with the original ivy from England.

   Captain Cooks Cottage - Address & Opening Hours Melbourne

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10. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g255100COOKS' COTTAGE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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    Feb 18, 2016 · Built in 1755, Cooks' Cottage is the oldest building in Australia and a popular Melbourne tourist attraction. Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built by the parents of Captain James Cook, the cottage was brought to Melbourne by Sir Russell Grimwade in 1934.