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Franklin House in Franklin Village, near Launceston, Tasmania, is a historic house that is preserved by Tasmania's National Trust and is open to the public. Built in 1838 for Britton Jones, it later became a school for boys. It is a Georgian style house that was built in 1838 for former convict Britton Jones, a Launceston brewer and innkeeper.
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413-419 Hobart Road Franklin Village Launceston, Tasmaia, Launceston, Australia, TAS 7249 Practical Info The Franklin House is maintained and preserved by the National Trust. It is located at Franklin Village, Launceston. It's open seven days a week. April through September, hours are 9am to 4pm.
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A relatively short drive south of the city, Franklin House is one of Launceston's most fetching Georgian-era homes. Built in 1838 by former convict and savvy businessman Britton Jones, it was extended in 1848 by schoolteacher William Keeler Hawkes, who ran it as a boys' school until 1866.
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Franklin House (National Trust Tasmania) Launceston (North
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A school excursion at Franklin House on the outskirts of Launceston is something special for all school age children! Franklin House provides a range of experiences which include time taking lessons at the earliest schoolroom open to the public in northern Tasmania which formed part Mr. Keeler Hawkes' Academy.
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Franklin House (National Trust Tasmania) Launceston (North
Franklin House 148 reviews #12 of 92 things to do in Launceston Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings Closed now 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " Fascinating trip back in time, well presented displays and helpful volunteers " Dec. 2022
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Franklin House is known for its use of imported Australian Red Cedar. It was also home to one of the colonies leading private schools from 1842 until 1866. Knowledgeable volunteers are happy to share information, but visitors can explore the house, garden, stables and nearby St. James Church at their own pace.
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Franklin House Address: 413-419 Hobart Road, Youngtown, 7249 TAS Open: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 4pm Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Good Friday Phone: General enquiries: (03) 6344 7824 or (03) 6231 0911 Email: [email protected] Website:
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Franklin House 149 reviews #12 of 91 things to do in Launceston Speciality MuseumsArchitectural Buildings Closed now 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " Hidden gem probably overlooked. " Sep 2023 10 mins from Launceston airport approx, " Fascinating trip back in time, well presented displays and helpful volunteers " Dec 2022
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Franklin House is located in Franklin Village (in the suburb of Youngtown), about 10 minutes south of Launceston, on Hobart Road. This was the former highway between Hobart and Launceston. There is ample on-site parking, as well as street parking nearby.
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413-419 Hobart Road Franklin Village Launceston, Tasmaia, Launceston, Australia, TAS 7249 Overview Tours & Tickets The basics With a self-guided tour of Franklin House, visitors can learn all about the building's history, with volunteers available to answer questions.
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Franklin House 4.5 149 reviews #12 of 91 things to do in Launceston Speciality MuseumsArchitectural Buildings Closed now 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " Hidden gem probably overlooked. " Sep. 2023 10 mins from Launceston airport approx, " Fascinating trip back in time, well presented displays and helpful volunteers "
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Patrick Lambert was a 19th century gardener at The Hollies. Located in Northern Tasmania at Franklin Village, Launceston: 413-419 Hobart Road, Launceston. T: 6344 7824 The Metro Bus services, numbers 40 and 50 from the City to Franklin village, stop outside the House.
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Franklin House near Launceston is the birthplace of the National Trust (Tasmania) and was the first heritage property taken over by the Trust in 1960. Originally built in the Franklin Village four miles from Launceston, it is now in the middle of an industrial estate.
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