“Christchurch people of the younger generations and strangers to the city who wander among the ordered prettinesses of the Christchurch Botanical Gardens, and pace along the pleasant winding paths …
During recent earthquake repairs at a residential property on well-known Sumner Road in Lyttelton, our archaeologists uncovered a small assemblage of artefacts that represented everyday Victorian household items. At first glance these appeared a somewhat ordinary – but when Lydia … Continue readi...
Summary of oral history interview with Amelia about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Jenny May about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Mary Hobbs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 February 2012 entitled, "'The Complete History of Christchurch - Abridged'".
It’s that time of the year again, carols, Christmas shopping, annual staff parties, parades and backyard barbeques. For many of us, Christmas traditions are passed down through our families, and some of the fare found on our festive tables may … Continue reading →
One of our final blog posts of 2016 took a look at the history of Christmas in New Zealand. In the same festive spirit, this week it seems appropriate to explore the tradition of Easter – from the time when … Continue reading →
Jessie Garland and Luke Tremlett References and acknowledgements Christchurch City Council. Garvin, J., 2001. A Building History of Northern New England. University Press of New England, New Hampshire. Insight Unlimited.
In response to the loss of our inner city of Christchurch, we were inspired to create this website, Lost Christchurch, as a freely accessible archive of photographs, social history and memories of …
An interesting contribution to the history of the early days of Christchurch, and especially of the district now known as Sydenham, was made by Mr Henry Ffitch, of Glandovey road, Fendalton, in a s…
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 July 2013 entitled, "Excelsior Excitment".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 16 December 2013 entitled, "Memory Mural".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 22 February 2014 entitled, "Sacred Space".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 February 2014 entitled, "Spires Sculpture".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 November 2012 entitled, "Forlorn Farmers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 June 2012 entitled, "Bravo Ballantynes!".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 December 2011 entitled, "Working Women's Waypost".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 February 2012 entitled, "Determining the Day".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 June 2013 entitled, "Father's Footsteps".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 05 February 2014 entitled, "Monumento Mori?".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 29 May 2012 entitled, "Bye-bye Building".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 December 2012 entitled, "Memories of Mother".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 May 2011 entitled, "Childhood Churches".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 March 2014 entitled, "Prominence for Pioneers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 23 October 2013 entitled, "'Home' by Julie Myerson".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 July 2012 entitled, "Scenic Circuit".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 February 2012 entitled, "Mitigating the Memories".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 December 2011 entitled, "Mother's Milestone".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 February 2013 entitled, "Commemorative Cones".