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John Oxley Library Award
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Nominations for the 2026 Queensland Memory Awards are now open.
Celebrate those individuals and organisation who are making a difference in preserving and sharing Queensland’s history.
Applications close midnight 1 August 2025.
About the award
The John Oxley Library Award recognises an individual who had made an outstanding contribution to the appreciation of Queensland history. The award is granted annually to promote the value of pursuing historical knowledge and its role in shaping Queenslanders understanding of themselves and each other.
Marianne Taylor, The House Detective, 2025 John Oxley Library Award recipient.
2025 John Oxley Library Award
The 2025 John Oxley Library Award was awarded to Marianne Taylor (the House Detetictive)
Marianne Taylor, also known as the "House Detective," is a devoted architectural historian with her own business and a role as a volunteer researcher. She uncovers the hidden histories of houses, helping community members connect with their home's heritage. Beyond her professional work, she generously offers talks at history groups, libraries, and heritage events. Her social media presence further shares her discoveries, engaging followers and supporters. Passionate about heritage, Marianne enriches Queensland’s historical community, making her an invaluable asset in promoting knowledge of place, architecture, and local history.
EP 01 - Who is the House Detective?, 2021, The House Detective YouTube channel.
Watch the announcement of the 2025 John Oxley Library Award at the Queensland Memory Awards.
Inaugural John Oxley Library Award Alumni Address
Rediscovering Memory: A Story of Truth, Family, and the Power of Writing — Join Matthew Condon OAM, for a heartfelt talk on how memory and storytelling shape identities and legacies. Through personal anecdotes, he reveals the power of uncovering hidden truths and the impact of sharing our stories.
Watch Matthew Condon's inaugural John Oxley Library Address.
