Ruth Gardner's Blog 01/10/2013: Swamp Shanties

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 October 2013 entitled, "Swamp Shanties".

Canals through the swamp

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

If you walk along the Avon River by Cashel Street you might catch a glimpse of the small gondolas taking their fares for a leisurely punt through the city and botanical gardens. Today this attraction is aimed largely at tourists, … Continue reading →

Market Square: swamp, river and raupo in the central city

Articles, Lost Christchurch

It was hard to avoid sinking up to your knees in wet weather in Market Square in 1862.  This panoramic photograph shows Christchurch’s Market Place (later renamed Victoria Square) the damp ge…