A photograph of the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The bricks have crumbled from the gable, exposing the wooden structure underneath and crushing a van.
The badly-damaged Knox Presbyterian Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. The brickwork in the gables has crumbled, exposing the wooden structure underneath.
A photograph of damage to the gable of St James church. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Riccarton St James Anglican Church, 69 Riccarton Road".
The badly-damaged Knox Presbyterian Church on the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue. The brickwork on the gables has crumbled, exposing the wooden structure underneath.
The badly-damaged Knox Presbyterian Church on the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue. The brickwork on the gables has crumbled, exposing the wooden structure underneath.
Damage to the Music Centre of Christchurch building on Barbadoes Street. Tarpaulins have been used to weather proof gaps in the building's gables from where masonry has fallen.
Damage to the Music Centre of Christchurch building on Barbadoes Street. Tarpaulins have been used to weather proof gaps in the building's gables from where masonry has fallen.
Damage to Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. Bricks and stonework have fallen from the gables of the church, exposing the wooden framework beneath.
Military personnel sit outside a security checkpoint tent. In the background, the stone cladding of a gable end on the Cranmer Courts building has collapsed, exposing the wooden framework beneath.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the top of the former Municipal Chambers Building on Worcester Street. The top of the gable has crumbled and fallen onto the pavement below.
Damage to a gable of the Music Centre of Christchurch building on Barbadoes Street. The gaps left by the collapse of the building's masonry have been weather proofed with a tarpaulin.
Damage to the Music Centre of Christchurch building on Barbadoes Street. Tarpaulins have been used to weather proof a gap in one of the building's gables from where masonry has fallen.
A close up of the peaked roof of Christ Church Cathedral. The capping stones of the gable end have been damaged. Steel reinforcing wire can be seen protruding from the stone.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the back of the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The brick wall has crumbled at the gable, exposing the wooden structure inside.
A close up of the peaked roof of Christ Church Cathedral. The capping stones of the gable end have been damaged. Steel reinforcing wire can be seen protruding from the stone.
The end gable of the Library Chambers has crumbled, and the area has been cordoned off with fencing and cones. In the background is the new Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.
The sign of the badly damaged Knox Presbyterian Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. The brickwork from the gable above has crumbled, exposing the inside of the building.
The tip of the gable on the Durham Street Methodist Church. The stone work has cracked and is leaning forward. Bracing can be seen at the back, holding the stonework in place.
The front quad of Christ's College with the school buildings all around. Part of the awning of the building in front has crumbled, and there is also damage to the gable above.
Damage to one of the gables of the Music Centre of Christchurch building on Barbadoes Street. The gaps left by the collapse of the building's masonry have been weather proofed with a tarpaulin.
Damage to one of the gables of the Music Centre of Christchurch building on Barbadoes Street. The gaps left by the collapse of the building's masonry have been weather proofed with a tarpaulin.
Damage to St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. Behind steel bracing, the gable end of the building has partly collapsed. The photographer comments, "The bracing did help hold the church up".
The roof gable on the Avon Bridal building has crumbled onto the footpath. On the building are spray painted markings, used by USAR after they had checked the building after the February earthquake.
Damage to the church hall of St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. The apex of one of the building's gables has collapsed and a safety fence has been erected around its base.
St Mary & St Athanaslos Church on Edgeware Road. The gable at the front of the church has crumbled (as well as in the building behind). The bricks can still be seen along the ground.
St Mary & St Athanaslos church on Edgeware Road. The wall of the gable has crumbled onto the pavement below, bending the front gate. Road cones and tape indicate that it is not safe to enter.
The south wall of Knox Presbyterian Church. The brickwork around the gables has crumbled into the street below, exposing the wooden bracing underneath. Wire fencing has been placed around the building to keep people away.
The south wall of Knox Presbyterian Church. The brickwork around the gables has crumbled into the street below, exposing the wooden bracing underneath. Wire fencing has been placed around the building to keep people away.
A close-up photograph of the damaged tiles and stonework on the roof on the north side of Christ Church Cathedral. The small stained-glass window at the top of the gable has been broken.
St John the Baptist Church on Latimer Square. The masonry of the bell tower has crumbled onto the lawn, exposing the inside. Damage to the roof and the tip of the gable can also be seen.