Melbourne / Urban history field notes
Separate evidence from story
A focused guide from City Archive Walks on Urban history field notes.
Guide 01 / Melbourne
Put the idea to work.
Photograph or sketch a building detail, sign or street alignment and write only what is visible. Add historical interpretation after consulting a reliable source. This prevents a pleasing story from becoming an unsupported claim.
A short practice plan
- Photograph or sketch a building detail, sign or street alignment and write only what is visible.
- Add historical interpretation after consulting a reliable source.
- This prevents a pleasing story from becoming an unsupported claim.
Continue exploring.
The other Urban history field notes guides look at different parts of the practice. Take one useful idea into your next session.