Roots EarthMelbourne, Australia
Captain Cook's Cottage
Built in 1755 in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, this ivy-clad stone cottage belonged to the parents of navigator James Cook. Shipped to Melbourne brick by brick in 1934, it now stands in Fitzroy Gardens as a furnished museum.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Captain Cook's Cottage, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: -37.81306, 144.98019