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View of ChristChurch Cathedral

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File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0268 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Catholic Cathedral Detail

Blessed Rainbow

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Catholic Basilica, Christchurch - at the right place, at the right time...

123 Victoria Street, Christchurch

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File reference: CCL-2012-03-17-IMG_0312 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

The Second Mayor of Akaroa and his Wife

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

The Beca Heritage Festival 2019 is currently on in Christchurch. There’s lots of interesting events being held, highlighting both the work being done in the heritage sector in Christchurch and providing opportunities to visit and interact with Christchurch’s heritage (see … Continue reading →

Christchurch Press Infographic: 2 November 2012 (1)

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An infographic showing estimated repair costs for major Christchurch City Council facilities.

Up in smoke: Christchurch Destructor

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

At the turn of the 20th century, Christchurch’s rubbish disposal underwent a fiery transformation. After 50 years of settlement, Christchurch was facing a rubbish crisis that was starting to get people worried. The council’s weekly kerbside rubbish collection service, which … Continue reading →

The Press Christchurch Writers Festival passes

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File reference: CCL-2011-11-25-Presspass-November2011 524 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries. Passes for The Press Christchurch Writers Festival, cancelled due to the earthquakes.

The Press Christchurch Writers Festival passes

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File reference: CCL-2011-11-25-Presspass-November2011 523 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries. Passes for The Press Christchurch Writers Festival, cancelled due to the earthquakes.

The Press Christchurch Writers Festival pass

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File reference: CCL-2011-11-25-Presspass-November2011 526 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries. Passes for The Press Christchurch Writers Festival, cancelled due to the earthquakes.

The Press Christchurch Writers Festival passes

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File reference: CCL-2011-11-25-Presspass-November2011 525 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries. Passes for The Press Christchurch Writers Festival, cancelled due to the earthquakes.

Book: Christchurch, A Nostalgic Tribute

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One multi-coloured softcover book titled 'Christchurch, A Nostalgic Tribute' with colour photographs and text by Peter Morath, published by the Caxton Press, Christchurch, 2011. Christchurch city was badly damaged during the 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes and will change dramatically as rebuilding progresses. ‘Christchurch: A...

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Bus-ted Bus Depot

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In Defense of the Christchurch Girl

Articles, Lost Christchurch

According to the Press, feeble out of doors, useless in domestic duties, the Christchurch girl’s most deplorable feature is her absolute lack of brains and mental culture…

Quakes Haunt Christchurch Since Settlement Began

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The underlying geological issues hidden beneath Christchurch’s swampy plains meant that the city’s founders and their surveyors who chose this site for their planned city, knew nothing …

Sharing Memories

Articles, Lost Christchurch

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 …