Melbourne, Australia

Cooks' Cottage

The historic family home of Captain James Cook's parents, transported brick by brick from Yorkshire, England. Located in the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, it offers a glimpse into 18th-century English life.

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Cooks' Cottage is in Melbourne, Australia. Coordinates: -37.81450, 144.97945. Open in Google Maps

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