Angel Place (alleyway)
Angel Place view, facing east | |
Interactive map of Angel Place, Sydney | |
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Nearest metro station | Martin Place Wynyard |
| Coordinates | 33°52'01"S 151°12'27"E 33°52′01″S 151°12′27″E / 33.86694°S 151.20750°E |
| North | Hunter Street |
| East | Pitt Street |
| South | Martin Place |
| West | George Street |
Angel Place is an alleyway located in the Sydney central business district, close to George Street and Martin Place. The lane is known for its restaurants and artworks, including the installation Forgotten Songs, which was installed in 2009. It is also known for being the location of the City Recital Hall.
Artwork
Since 2009, Angel Place has been the location of Forgotten Songs, an installation by Australian artist Michael Hill.[1] The work was originally part of a broader installation series called By George! Hidden Networks, the artwork was originally temporary.[2][3] Other installations of the series have been removed, but Forgotten Songs was made permanent in 2012. The artwork is a tribute to the coexistence of native bird populations with the human environment, as well as the destruction of local bird habitats.[3] Forgotten Songs plays sounds of birds that once resided in the Central Sydney area, the sounds change from day to night, showcasing nocturnal birds that resided in Central Sydney.[3]
References
- ^ Lawrence, Ria (8 September 2022). "The Story Behind The Canopy Of Empty Birdcages In Angel Place". Secret Sydney. Archived from the original on 14 November 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ JenPenguin (23 May 2017). Leah Kid Bucket list; Collector of Experiences; yellingBytes; KPie; Davis, Kara; wildwomenwander (eds.). "'Forgotten Songs' Sound Sculpture". Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Forgotten Songs". City of Sydney. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
Further reading
- "Angel Place". City of Sydney Archives & History Resources. Archived from the original on 18 July 2025.