Call us appraisalists, historical researchers, or even cyber archaeologists. Most of our day consists of using a wide variety of historical material to pull together the histories of sites around Canterbury (and to make sure those archaeologists in the field … Continue reading →
It came as a bit of a surprise when over 1000 fragments of broken stoneware jars were unearthed at an otherwise ordinary Christchurch archaeological site. But there, sitting under some old petrol tanks, was Christchurch history waiting to be found.What … Continue reading →
As the study of human history, it comes as no surprise that archaeology can be an exercise in contradictions. Humans are, after all, complex and paradoxical creatures. From a material culture perspective, one of the most obvious and frustrating incongruities … Continue reading →
Anyone in the office will tell you that I have a keen interest in military history, especially anything related to the World War 2 period. I like my airplanes, yes (hats off to the de Havilland Mosquito, that twin engine … Continue reading →
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 05 February 2014 entitled, "Monumento Mori?".
A story submitted by J. C. to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Jennifer to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 29 May 2012 entitled, "Bye-bye Building".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 December 2012 entitled, "Memories of Mother".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 May 2011 entitled, "Childhood Churches".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 March 2014 entitled, "Prominence for Pioneers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 December 2011 entitled, "'Old Bucky and Me' by Jane Bowron".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 17 March 2011 entitled, "Tomorrow we have a memorial service in Christchurch....".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 21 August 2015 entitled, "Sociology of the City {Part 2(4) Sociology 355}".The entry was downloaded on 2 November 2016.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be aware that Aotearoa New Zealand is facing a cost-of-living crisis. That weekly visit to the supermarket seems to be getting more expensive each time. Throughout history people have sought ways of … Continue reading →
Many of you will already know that Christchurch has a fascinating political history, from labour movements to radical social reform to the campaign for women’s suffrage. It is to my eternal disappointment that this “great ferment of ideas”, as Jim McAloon … Continue reading →
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be aware that Aotearoa New Zealand is facing a cost-of-living crisis. That weekly visit to the supermarket seems to be getting more expensive each time. Throughout history people have sought ways of … Continue reading →
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 9 October 2013 entitled, "Random things".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 21 January 2014 entitled, "Weekend wanderings".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 23 October 2013 entitled, "'Home' by Julie Myerson".
A story submitted by Rosie Belton to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Lauren to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 July 2012 entitled, "Scenic Circuit".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 February 2012 entitled, "Mitigating the Memories".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 December 2011 entitled, "Mother's Milestone".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 February 2013 entitled, "Commemorative Cones".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 July 2011 entitled, "Lost Landmarks".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 29 May 2011 entitled, "Deconsecration and Destruction".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 September 2011 entitled, "Circling the City".