Damaged brickwork of Christ Church Cathedral. The outer layer of stonework has fallen away revealing red bricks on the inside.
A close up of the damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled leaving the inside space exposed. Steel bracing has been placed against the wall to limit further damage.
A close up of the damaged tiles and stonework on the roof of Christ Church Cathedral.
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu on Montreal Street.
A pile of demolition rubble on Gloucester Street. The site was formerly that of the Brannigans building.
A close up of cracks running through the stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. Bracing has been placed against the front wall to limit further damage.
A panoramic photograph taken at the front of Christ Church Cathedral. The front of the cathedral has steel bracing against it to limit further damage. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled completely, exposing the inside space. The Chalice sculpture is to the right and the BNZ building can be seen in the background.
The north side of the cathedral with its boarded-up windows. Shipping containers have been placed next to the cathedral to protect the street from falling rubble. The Citizens' Memorial stands to the right.
Members of the public take photographs of the damage to the north side of the cathedral. Steel bracing supports the front wall of the cathedral.
Damage to McKenzie & Willis Trading Store. Sign on the window reading "Yes we are open" has had "No we're not!" added in spray paint.
Damage to McKenzie & Willis Trading Store.
A card at Christ Church Cathedral reads, "Sad goodbye to the grand old lady of Christchurch. Wonderful memories, never forgotten."
A close up of a broken window of the former Government Life building in Cathedral Square.
Damage to the top storey of a building in Cathedral Square.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled leaving the inside space exposed. Steel bracing has been placed against the wall to limit further damage. The Citizens' Memorial statue stands to the left.
A crowd watching a busker on a unicycle. The performance was in the Re:Start mall.
A crowd watching a busker on a unicycle. The performance was in the Re:Start mall.
A close up of Christ Church Cathedral's stonework and slate-tiled roof.
A close up of cracks running through the stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. Steel bracing has been placed against the front wall to limit further damage.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to the right to limit further damage.
A busker gets a member of the public to hold a juggling torch as he runs towards his unicycle. The performance was in the Re:Start mall.
A crane holds a shipping container against a building while it is being demolished.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to limit further damage. Security fences have been placed around the cathedral to restrict access.
Dead flowers lie on the plinth of the statue of John Robert Godley (Canterbury's founder).
A view towards the Isaac Theatre Royal on Gloucester Street. In the background is the PWC building and the Forsyth Barr building (left).
The Isaac Theatre Royal on Gloucester Street. The windows have been boarded up and scaffolding has been placed out the front.
The damaged New Regent Street facades. Scaffolding has been placed under the awnings. The BNZ building on Armargh Street can be seen in the background.
The damaged New Regent Street facades. The clock has stopped at 12.51 pm on 22 February 2011.
Broken windows on the top level of the BNZ building.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to the right to limit further damage.
