Parramatta is Sydney's reluctant history and heritage destination. Here are a couple extraordinary Parramatta historical sites connecting with the good and the not-so-good in Sydney's past. Parramatta walks coming soon. If history walks thinking about the good and the not-so-good of Sydney and much else sound interesting - join us at www.oldcompasstravel.com More on Parramatta at https://www.rustycompass.com/australia-travel-guide-245/sydney-63/see-and-do-14/parramatta-history-tour-1529 #walking

Parramatta River: The site of the new Parramatta Powerhouse Museum has been inundated with water. Latest Details: https://7news.link/3p5oDhk 7NEWS at 6pm. #Sydney #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

North Parramatta: A history museum will be established where thousands of convict women were held when they arrived in Sydney - the Female Factory. "We're preserving a place of national significance" - Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta. Government Statement: "The NSW Government has today announced a $53.8 million commitment to secure, restore and preserve the culture, heritage and future use of the Parramatta Female Factory precinct site in Western Sydney. The Female Factory was built to house fe