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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 ...
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.
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.
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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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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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.