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Christchurch City Libraries’ annual Photo Hunt aims to discover photographic treasures that tell the stories of our past.
Francis Gilbert Greenbank (Service no. 15518) was a First World War soldier with links to Peterborough Street
Built in 1918 the former Nurse Maude District Nursing Association building was located at 192 Madras Street and demolished after
Built in 1918 the former Nurse Maude District Nursing Association building was located at 192 Madras Street and demolished after
Formerly located at 180 - 184 High Street, on the Lichfield Street, Manchester Street and High Street corner. Badly damaged
Formerly located at 180 - 184 High Street, on the Lichfield Street, Manchester Street and High Street corner. Badly damaged
Tiptree Cottage located at 63 Savills Road, Harewood was built by William Savill sometime between 1861 and 1868.
Tiptree Cottage located at 63 Savills Road, Harewood was built by William Savill in the 1860s and sustained moderate damage
Christchurch's Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, was considered one of the finest examples of Church architecture
The School of Engineering was the second area of the University to relocate to the new site at Ilam. While
Charles and Ann Gilberthorpe emigrated from England, arriving in Christchurch in 1859
Hagley College,(previously Hagley Community College) is a non-integrated state secondary school in inner-city Christchurch, New Zealand. Prior to 1966 the
The building opened as a primary school in 1916 and, after it was replaced by a larger school across the
The building opened as a primary school in 1916 and, after it was replaced by a larger school across the
Countdown Moorhouse is located at the corner of Moorhouse Avenue and Madras Street. Previously the superrmarket has been a Woolworths
Matlock Street in Woolston runs from Smith Street to Aldwins Road.
A new recreation and sport centre was built at QEII Park in northeast Christchurch, and opened for Queen's Birthday weekend
Denis William O’Callaghan (10/1938) was a First World War soldier with links to Marshland
Bower Avenue runs from New Brighton Road in Burwood to Ashton Drive in Parklands
Bower Avenue runs from New Brighton Road in Burwood to Ashton Drive in Parklands
Christchurch College of Education was an educational institute based in Christchurch. It was founded in 1877, and ceased operation in
Arthur John Ware Birdling (Service no. 7/1195) was a First World War soldier with links to Halswell
"Strowan", was the home of George Stead and his family. From 1917 it was part of St Andrew's College.
Michael David Martin (Service no. 10/1567) was a first World War soldier with links to Marshland
Darcy Street (Service no. 40849) was a First World War soldier with links to Sumner
George Stringfellow (Service no. 41169) was a First World War soldier with links to Sumner
The St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, is situated at 297 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, The church building opened in 1963
Roland Dalton (Service no. 14953) was a First World War soldier with links to Sumner
Barnes Road runs from Cavendish Road to the Main North Road
Cavendish Road in Casebrook runs from Northcote Road to Styx Mill Road.
Morrison Avenue in Northcote runs from Sawyers Arms Road to Langdons Road.
Sumner New Zealand Returned and Services' Association memorial gates and seat, Wakefield Avenue, Sumner.
William Graham Holmes (Service no. 29019) was a First World War soldier with links to Halswell.
Stourbridge Street runs from Barrington Street to Lyttelton Street.
St Annes Anglican Church, sits at the intersection of Centaurus Road and Wilsons Road.
