Transcript of Ian's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Ian's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Samuel Hope. Transcriber: Josie Hepburn.

Beauty and the Beast Characters as Nineteenth Century Artefacts

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

As a bit of preface for this blog, for anyone not reading it on or around the 20th of August, 2021, New Zealand is back into a full lockdown and the whole country has gone a bit silly. So, in … Continue reading →

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 →

2021: A Busy Year

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

If there was one word to describe 2021, then it would be busy! It’s been a hectic year on all fronts this year. Thinking back to March-April we were definitely like ships in the night, with everyone coming and going … Continue reading →

There’s Gold in Them There Hills!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Today on the blog the lure of gold is taking us over the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast. Anyone who is a fan of The Luminaires is aware of the thrill, drama, and hardship that was a day … Continue reading →

Enterprise in a New Street

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

**TRIGGER WARNING: This blog talks of infant death and sex work**   Time forgives and forgets, dulling the harsh effects of first-hand accounts of shocking life events to a point where one can laugh at unfortunate events, or even become … Continue reading →

Transcript of Alvin Wade's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Alvin Wade's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Joshua Black. Transcriber: Josie Hepburn.

Transcript of Bev McCashin's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Bev McCashin's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. The interview was conducted via Zoom. Interviewer: Laura Moir. Transcriber: Lauren Millar.

Transcript of Chris's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Chris's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Joshua Black. Transcriber: Caleb Middendorf.

The Triangle – Noxious Exhalations, a Precocious Wastrel and a Special Ear…

Articles, Lost Christchurch

“William Wilson was formerly a cabbage dealer in Canterbury; but fourteen years ago he was poor, whereas now he is rich, a circumstance attributable to a lucky speculation in a piece of land …

The Cabman’s Last Stand and the Triumph of the Taxi

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Cobb & Co, Corner of Cashel and High Streets c. 1880. Source: Christchurch City Libraries Photo Collection 22, Img 00803, Private Collection For as far back as 1856, when the first hansom cab p…

A Precocious Wastrel and his Valuable Allotment

Articles, Lost Christchurch

John Jauncey Buchanan and his Valuable Allotment Before arrival in Christchurch, the family of Scotsman John Jauncey Buchanan purchased land on what would become the centre of Christchurch. It was …