The first European Settlement in Australia written and illustrated by Helen Nimmo 2010. A handy book for The Rocks visitor providing a history of the area with beautiful illustrations of current heritage buildings in The Rocks. Helen Nimmos delicate sketches bring out the beauty of many heritage buildings and streetscapes. Histories of the area and of individual buildings can be read as you wander through the streets of The Rocks, a unique area in the heart of Sydney.
Through her beautiful artistry Helen Nimmo encapsulates the history of The Rocks in a unique record of the place. She completes the experience with interesting historical context to offer a depth that is not delivered by any other pictorial record.
