suburb No 25: Randwick

Before I launch into this week's suburb I just want to say thanks again for all the loveliness and 
support sent my way last week. It recharged my flat battery and within 24 hours I was back out 
with my camera, scaring young children and small dogs as per usual.

But I did make it a little easier this week by choosing a suburb close to home - Randwick.

I've driven through and to Randwick countless times before but never once explored it. In just a 
few days of nosing around the place I discovered more about it than I have over the last three 
years. Astounding.

Having said that, I would have seen even more had one event not distracted me for almost half the
time I spent in the suburb - the world's first gay and lesbian race day. I had no idea it was on - I 
just thought I'd check out Randwick Racecourse. When I looked up the details, there it was - the 
inaugural Pink Stiletto Day.

The history of Randwick - in super fast time - Cadigal out, English in, lots of fine buildings built, 
overflowing with hospitals, pubs and dance schools, and for one day in its recent history, host to
the world's first and very pink gay race day.

Colourful indeed...

Part 1: Pink

Where wild exuberance meets Randwick's more sedate suburban side.

Pink Stiletto Day at Royal Randwick







pink and yellow







the supporting structure






 
 what lies behind?







wings of freedom






 a drag race






all bow before the Queen(s)







business as usual







GW, star of the racing world







a bit dotty







dancing queen







ballet pink







hands on hips







rose and hankie :: 1







showing his feminine side







pink and green should always be seen








rose and hankie :: 2







long lines







she's/he's got legs







rose and hankie :: 3







 stiff competition






 
everyone's welcome in Randwick

Part 2: Black and white

an old queen

the classic look

ghosts from another time

badges

Part 3: Red

Starring two beauties from a corner of Randwick called The Spot - the Randwick Ritz Cinema 
and the Dragon Village chinese restaurant (the latter now closed but no less wonderful from 
the outside).

still Ritzy after all these years

old school

different types

C is for, they don't make Ceilings like they used to

starring the Mad Hatter

love letters

the Dragon Village, minus the fire

it's important for your accessories to match your suburb

F is for Funny

even if the steps are steep

Part 4: Pastels

like the colour palette

little feet

wallpaper and tiles

all that glitters is not gold

flower dress

flowers, plaster and picked

Part 5: Blues and one purple

a mixed bag of styles

old timers

simple vs complex

obscuring the view

the stars have all left but the moon has arrived

Part 6: The painted man

the dragon, tiger, elephant, fish man

i got me a fish

wallpaper for the body

rah, you know you want me

Beauty? Randwick has a handful of amazing old buildings worthy of closer inspection than a fleeting
glance while driving past. I had to restrain myself from running off with all the old cinema letters.
And while I was hoping to spend my time at Randwick Racecourse photographing what is surely the
world's most beautiful animal - the horse - I enjoyed snapping away at all the well-groomed show
ponies instead. 

See you next Monday.