A PDF copy of pages 90-91 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'The Brewery'. Interior photo provided by The Brewery. Exterior photo: Tessa Peach.
Drunkeness was a serious problem in Christchurch by the late 1870s. It didn’t help that for a city of its size, there were 47 hotels and breweries as opposed to just 10 dentists and chemist …
From Staffordshire pottery to American made glass-ware, we’ve come across artefacts from all over the world on archaeological sites here in Christchurch. This prevalence of internationally made artefacts, and what it means for the city’s history, is something that’s come … Continue reading ...