Old Bushells Factory, Industrial heritage site in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia.
The Old Bushells Factory is a building complex on George Street in The Rocks, comprising two connected structures with brick walls and timber framing across multiple levels. Today offices, shops, and an art gallery occupy the renovated spaces within the structure.
The tea factory started production in 1912 and operated as a manufacturing center until 1975, spanning over six decades of industrial activity. This period reflects Australia's growing role in commercial production during the 20th century.
The factory shows how industry and trade operated in Sydney's heart, with spaces that still carry traces of working life from that era. Visitors can see where people labored daily and understand how this place shaped the city's commercial character.
The site is easy to reach on foot from central Sydney and the renovated structure offers open spaces that are straightforward to explore. Modern amenities and accessible design make visiting comfortable for most guests.
Archaeological work at the site continues to uncover details about production methods and working practices from the factory's early years. These discoveries give visitors a rare glimpse into the daily reality of industrial labor during that time.
Location: New South Wales
Location: City of Sydney
Inception: 1912
Address: 86-88 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000
GPS coordinates: -33.85775,151.20907
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10
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