Elizabethan Village, Heritage site with Elizabethan replicas in Bedfordale, Western Australia.
Elizabethan Village is a replica complex of English buildings from Shakespeare's era, built in Bedfordale to recreate architectural styles from that period in detail. Today it operates as the Last Drop Elizabethan establishment, which includes a restaurant called Cobwebs and a function center named after Leo Fowler.
The site was established in 1977 by British engineer Leo Fowler, with the official opening conducted by Western Australian Premier Sir Charles Court. The project brought English architectural traditions to Australia and was later recognized as a heritage site by local authorities.
The buildings recreate structures linked to Shakespeare's life and the lives of people close to him, allowing visitors to walk through spaces that reflect English domestic life from that era. The replicas help people understand how buildings looked and functioned in Elizabethan times.
The complex is easily accessible from Bedfordale and offers both sightseeing and dining options within the same location. Plan to spend time exploring the buildings at a comfortable pace to appreciate the architectural details of the recreations.
Engineer Leo Fowler was a devoted admirer of English history and embedded his personal knowledge into the precise recreation of the buildings. This commitment of one person made it possible for Australians to experience a piece of English heritage without traveling abroad.
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