Ruth Gardner's Blog 11/03/2013: Tied Table

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 March 2013 entitled, "Tied Table".

Deb Robertson's Blog 15/04/2013: Around the Table - Bloggers Connecting....

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An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 15 April 2013 entitled, "Around the Table - Bloggers Connecting....".

1908 Holiday Trip to Christchurch, City of the Plains

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Christchurch Described Christchurch, New Zealand, is called the “City of the Plains” for  its streets are as level as a billiard table, giving the visitor an impression that each street…

1880s Christchurch – Dull and as Flat as a Kitchen Table

Articles, Lost Christchurch

In 1886, an English woman who called herself ‘Hopeful’, wrote of her experiences after emigrating to Christchurch, New Zealand.  She berated the agents of shipping companies who painted…

No winter wonderland: a history of Christmas in New Zealand.

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

It’s that time of the year again, carols, Christmas shopping, annual staff parties, parades and backyard barbeques. For many of us, Christmas traditions are passed down through our families, and some of the fare found on our festive tables may … Continue reading →