Boxing Day Shopper

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a publication promoting Boxing Day sales.

S & H Nashelski’s Melbourne House

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Beside Christchurch’s Town Hall, stood Solomon Nashelski’s hardware and ironmonger’s shop.  Called ‘Melbourne House’, this small shop was later replaced with a permane…

Ruth Gardner's Blog 09/04/2011: Day 47 - Shopping Shemozzle

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 9 April 2011 entitled, "Day 47 - Shopping Shemozzle".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 18/02/2011: Shop on Show

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 18 February 2011 entitled, "Shop on Show".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 27/02/2011: Our corner shops

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 February 2011 entitled, "Our corner shops".

Bonnington’s Chemist, High Street and the growth of Irish Moss

Articles, Lost Christchurch

One of Christchurch’s most well known and successful chemist and druggist shops was on Colombo street and owned by George Bonnington.

Von Sierakowski & Co, Corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets 1906

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Oscar von Sierakowski’s factory and shop was built on the corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets in 1906.  It boasted that it was the largest wire work factory in the colonies, producing decorati…