A photograph of a crowd gathered around the large-scale puppets created for FESTA's 2013 Canterbury Tales event. The puppets are in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street.
A photograph of a crowd gathered around the large-scale puppets created for FESTA's 2013 Canterbury Tales event. The puppets are in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street.
A view down Gloucester Street in the aftermath of the February 2011 earthquake, showing damage to Wave House (formerly the Trade Union building). In the sky above a helicopter can be seen carrying a monsoon bucket that was used to put out flames in the Canterbury Television building.
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office standing on Gloucester Street, outside the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings. The team member is wearing a hard hat, protective glasses, and a face mask.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Building on Durham Street. Large sections of the masonry have collapsed, spilling onto the road. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon. Scaffolding erected up the side has collapsed.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Building on Durham Street. Large sections of the masonry have collapsed, spilling onto the road. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon. Scaffolding erected up the side has collapsed.
Fire Service vehicles along Madras Street combating the fire at the Canterbury Television building. Behind them excavators can be seen digging through the rubble. On the left a St Johns Ambulance team member has put on a face mask to protect themselves from the smoke.
Manchester Street looking north-ish, taken from the Gloucester Street intersection.
Montreal Street looking north, near the corner of Hereford Street, Christchurch.
A photograph of puppets and masks being constructed in the Free Theatre warehouse space on Lismore Street. The puppets and masks will be used in the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of three performers who were The Bouffante Cart for FESTA's Canterbury Tales event. The performers are in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Now only one pot plant hiding the portaloo. Canterbury Street, Lyttelton".
A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council buildings supported by steel bracing and shipping containers.
Manchester Street looking south towards the Port Hills, near the corner of Gloucester Street.
A photograph of Colombo Street looking south from the bridge near Moorhouse Avenue. Road cones have been placed across the road as well as wire fencing beyond. In the distance, a cordon can also be seen near Brougham Street.
A photograph of a musician performing at the Lyttelton Petanque Club.
A photograph of the wall of a street football arena built by Student Volunteer Army volunteers. The wall has a sign attached acknowledging the support of Resene, and is painted with the words, 'Red zone timber'.
The Iconic Bar, near the corner of Manchester Street and Gloucester Street.
813 Colombo Street looking south-ish, near the corner of Peterborough Street.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Wood from a very old house at 33 Canterbury Street in Lyttelton which was demolished. The owner has put the wood out on the street for anyone to help themselves".
Manchester Street
A photograph of a sign for the Canterbury Manufacturer's Association. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Kilmore Street".
A photograph of a sign for the Canterbury Manufacturer's Association. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Kilmore Street".
One white over-painted hand-made electric guitar made primarily from ash and maple timbers, also incorporating wood from a variety of historic buildings in Canterbury damaged or destroyed in the 2010 - 2011 earthquakes including the Arts Centre, Kutwell’s Warehouse, Lyttleton main street pub, Timeball Station, Carlton Hotel, Merivale shops, bui...
A banner listing the 115 people who died in the CTV building collapse.
Emergency personnel searching for people trapped in the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Smoke can be seen rising from the ruins.
Emergency personnel searching for people trapped in the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Smoke can be seen rising from the ruins.
Emergency personnel searching for people trapped in the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Smoke can be seen rising from the ruins.
Emergency personnel lifting a metal beam from the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street during their search for trapped people.
Blossom coming out by the Worcester Street bridge.
File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-041
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.