Henry Lawson Cave
Born in Grenfell, New South Wales in 1867, Henry Lawson is one of Australia’s most well-known writers. Although his works were published during his lifetime, Lawson suffered from financial and alcohol problems. While living at Market Street in Naremburn, he would often stop at what is now called the Henry Lawson Cave to sleep off his visit to a tavern.
After looking in the cave, we’re not sure why Lawson would sleep here because it certainly does not look comfortable.
Marked with a carved stone block bearing the poet’s likeness, it’s easy to find at the rear of the baseball diamond. To commemorate Lawson, the local council frequently organises poetry readings and performances by the local community.
We visited the cave after walking the Flat Rock Gully Walking Track because it was on our way to the Incinerator, which is now a café. An underpass from the track goes past this location and on to the Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator which now operates as a café and art space.
An interesting place to see for its history, especially if you are a fan of Lawson’s work.
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You’re right, it doesn’t look comfortable, but I guess with enough ‘liquid encouragement’ he probably didn’t notice.
I think you’re right. It was probably a good place to get out of the rain