The Elegance of the Ocean Liner

Presented by Georgina Bexon

Experience the glitz and glamour of the ocean liner, from its 1920s heyday to modern times. Early ship design and décor was often utilised to resemble a British stately home or an Italian palazzo and intended to imbue passengers with a sense of high comfort, status and luxury. Designers embraced different artistic styles, from neoclassical and baroque to art nouveau and art deco to create ever more impressive and beautiful interiors. The talk will showcase exquisite gilded ballrooms, grand balustraded staircases and sumptuous panelled smoking rooms, whilst examining the fascinating social and design history of these ‘floating palaces’.

Dates and Locations

Tuesday 21 October 2025 Bowral (NSW)

Friday 31 October 2025 Blue Mountains (NSW)

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