Published 13 May 2026, updated 14 May 2026
Escape the winter weather and hear from seasoned storytellers and experts sharing the lesser-known tales of Bunbury’s histories with our Winter Warmer program. Always different, always entertaining, all welcome.
Our presenter for this session is Brendan Kelly
Date: Sunday 21 June
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm
Join Brendan Kelly as he lifts the lid on Bunbury’s historic underbelly. Enjoy tales of intrigue, scandal and skullduggery on the back streets of our town.
Free entry, RSVPs are encouraged. Coffee & tea available.
Presenter Bio:
Brendan Kelly is a writer and historian with an enduring interest in Western Australia's civic history and cultural progress. Brendan has a specific interest in social development in WA between 1875 and 1895, particularly the world of amateur entertainment. He is especially intrigued by the lesser-told stories of everyday people in a class-ridden society. Brendan has also written essays on historical Bunbury and is an engaging presenter and speaker. He also published Bogans Booze & Bad Tattoos, an insider's memoir of his twelve years as a Bunbury City Councillor.
About the Winter Warmer program:
The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre presents Winter Warmers, a series of free talks and workshops celebrating local history, learning and storytelling every Sunday afternoon from June to August. Always different, always entertaining, all welcome.
Visit our website to see which topics are coming up.
About the Museum:
The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre is located at 1 Arthur Street, Bunbury. Opening hours: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays).
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