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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-: "Worried about holidaying in New Zealand - wel…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A couple sits in a Travel Agency discussing places to go for a holiday. The travel agent says 'Worried about holidaying in New Zealand - well how about...' and she turns to the display of countries to visit on the wall behind her. Each of the countries is illustrated with a very negative image; e.g. 'Japan' with a nuclear symbol, 'Thailand' with a pile of human ashes, 'Sth Africa' with two arms raised in desperate supplication... Context - The couple do not want to visit New Zealand because of the Canterbury earthquakes and there seem to be an awful lot of natural disasters or wars or high expense etc. recently. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
French Farm: an archaeologist’s observations*
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
After a couple of weeks off from the blog, we thought it’d be a good idea to give you a run-down of what we learnt at French Farm. These are preliminary observations only, and could well change as we do … Continue reading →
Lismore Lodge, Over the Barrel: how the other half lived.
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Most of the work I do as a buildings archaeologist focuses on the humble 19th century cottage. These types of buildings, their construction methods and materials have become well trod territory in post-earthquake Christchurch, meaning we now have a fair … Continue reading →
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2012 photograph 203
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Piles of rubble along Kilmore Street. A digger can be seen in the background as well as a construction worker in a hard hat and high-visibility vest. The rubble has been separated into different piles.
Umut Akguzel Photograph 428
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph looking west along Tuam Street from near the intersection with Colombo Street. Buildings on the left hand side have been cordoned off with wire fencing as well as the intersection in the distance.
Umut Akguzel Photograph 429
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph looking west along Tuam Street from near the intersection with Colombo Street. Buildings on the left hand side have been cordoned off with wire fencing as well as the intersection in the distance.
Northern outlook Image: Jinny Reynolds 2010:09:15 11:16:59
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Parrot's two model cars did not fare as well as his life-sized Morris-Miner convertible which survived the September 4 earthquake without a scratch.
Steam laundries and why they got a bad press
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Today on the blog we are going to be looking into steam laundries, both their use in the 19th century as well as how they relate to us today. Now, I know what you’re thinking, what is a steam laundry … Continue reading →
Photograph of Gap Filler project 11 (31)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
One of Gap Filler's painted pianos painted by students at the University of Canterbury. Multicolour handprints have been placed on the piano as well as a painted sign reading, "Play Me".
Bettina Evans's photograph 76
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The memorial blanket in progress. This blanket was created by members of the Lyttelton community, with the iconic felt hearts that were created after the earthquake as well as depictions of some of the buildings lost during the earthquake in Lytteton.
NZi3 - Temporary HQ - Photograph 12
Images, UC QuakeStudies
University of Canterbury IT staff members Malcolm Smeaton and Deborah Pearson in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. Malcolm and Deborah dealing with business".
Bettina Evans's photograph 51
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A felt heart with "get well soon" embroided on the front, sewn to the wire fencing in front of in front of Bill Hammond's house in Lyttelton. The heart offers a bit of beauty and hope to an otherwise depressing scene.
Bettina Evans's photograph 77
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The memorial blanket in progress. This blanket was created by members of the Lyttelton community, with the iconic felt hearts that were created after the earthquake as well as depictions of some of the buildings lost during the earthquake in Lytteton.
Bettina Evans's photograph 75
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The memorial blanket in progress. This blanket was created by members of the Lyttelton community, with the iconic felt hearts that were created after the earthquake as well as depictions of some of the buildings lost during the earthquake in Lytteton.
Bettina Evans's photograph 97
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The completed memorial blanket. This blanket was created by members of the Lyttelton community, with the iconic felt hearts that were created after the earthquake as well as depictions of some of the buildings lost during the earthquake in Lytteton.
Bettina Evans's photograph 96
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The completed memorial blanket. This blanket was created by members of the Lyttelton community, with the iconic felt hearts that were created after the earthquake as well as depictions of some of the buildings lost during the earthquake in Lytteton.
Photo 045
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage to the the shops on the corner of Colombo Street and Bealey Avenue. The facade on the roof has crumbled, as well as the awning over the pharmacy. Road cones, tape and fences bar the public for their own safety.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 2063
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Queen Victoria statue is well set off by these big trees in Victoria Square. The statue of Captain James Cook can be seen in the distance too".
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2013 photograph 158
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of a residential area in Bexley. In the distance, the New Brighton pier can be seen as well as the Rawhiti Domain and Bottle Lake Forrest.
Photograph of Gap Filler project 1 (59)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The site of Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street. A mobile coffee vender can be seen as well as a garden made out of pot plants and lots of seating.
All Right? Introduction
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of a document introducing All Right?. The document includes information about the origins and research of All Right?, as well as photographs from the campaign. The document was prepared in October 2013.
Photo 044
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage to the the shops on the corner of Colombo Street and Bealey Avenue. The facade on the roof has crumbled, as well as the awning over the pharmacy. Road cones, tape and fences bar the public for their own safety.
Archaeological challenges in the Hundred Acre Wood
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Hello everyone! Belated happy new year and welcome back. We’ve decided to begin the year by talking about problems (just to start on a positive note). Well, sort of. We’re participating in an international round-up of blog posts this month … Continue reading →
Gin! That aromatic schnapps, that bright moon beam, the Mother’s Ruin…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Archaeologists and whisky go well together. I agree with that universal truth. However, I fit in the gin lovers team at the office. So, as Jessie did one year ago, I’m writing a post combining two of my favourite things: … Continue reading →
UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Photograph 013
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a cordon at the entrance to Victoria Street from Bealey Avenue. Police tape and road cones have been placed across the street as well as a "Road Closed" sign.
Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 335
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of members of the public walking along Gloucester Street near the Colombo Street intersection. In the background, the site of the demolished Farmers Building can be seen as well as the car park to the left.
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2012 photograph 165
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The organ in St Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Kaiapoi, the oldest surviving church in Canterbury. The organ has survived the earthquakes well".
Umut Akguzel Photograph 540
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph looking east down Armagh Street from the Provincial Chambers Buildings. In the distance, the Victoria Apartments, Forsyth Barr, and PricewaterhouseCoopers buildings can be seen, as well as two cordon fences and a crane.
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 118
Images, UC QuakeStudies
No progress has been made on clearing the debris from Blackwell's Department Store on Williams Street. During the earthquake, the top story of the building collapsed into the bottom, as well as the awning into the street.
Damaged and darkened shop fronts: Burgers & Beers Inc, Embassy and Plush
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage to retail buildings on High Street. Shops shown include Burgers & Beers, as well as boutique clothing stores Embassy and Plush. All are cordoned off for safety. A collapsed ceiling is visible through the windows above Burgers & Beers.