Building South australia: The life and times of the forwood family.
where the legacy began
Trace the family origins that led to Walter Weech Forwood's arrival and success in South Australia.
founder & foundry
The journey of Walter Weech Forwood from his origins to his establishment as a titan of South Australian engineering, with an exploration of the major engineering projects, and lasting infrastructure created by Forwood Down & Co.
the diaries
Dive into Walter’s digitised diaries and transcripts of his life, travels, and career, whilst witnessing a firsthand account of South Australia’s rapid industrial growth.