Hardware Lane

This guide to Hardware Lane in Melbourne goes back to 1840, when horse trader James Bowie Kirk built a bazaar here that became the first home of Tattersall's Club, where Melbourne's bookmakers settled huge wagers on a handshake. You'll hear how the lane went nameless for decades, confusing shoppers, and the council dispute that finally renamed it in 1927. It follows the hotels and warehouses that lined the street, including buildings designed by Princess Theatre architect William Pitt.