Silkannthreades 9/4/2014: Creative Interlude or a City at Play

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 9 April 2014 entitled, "Creative Interlude or a City at Play".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 15/02/2014: FoodBag Feast

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 15 February 2014 entitled, "FoodBag Feast".

The First Car Comes to Christchurch

Articles, Lost Christchurch

A Packing Case on Wheels Local and General. Star, Issue 6789, 8 May 1900, Page 3 A weird-looking vehicle has recently been seen travelling through the streets of the city much to the amusement and …

Brewery to bonded store (or a tale involving beer, misfortune and the casu…

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

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 ...

Raining soda water in Christchurch!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

In 1861, the city of Christchurch would have been virtually unrecognisable to a 21st century resident. Buildings were scattered sparsely throughout what is now the central business district and dirt roads and low fences traversed a landscape that was more grassland … Continue reading →