An elderly couple sit having afternoon tea and chatting about Prince William's visit to Christchurch after the February 22 earthquake. The woman expresses delight that 'Prince William took time out to visit Christchurch' and her husband comments that there is 'Not much talk about becoming a republic lately'. Context - The Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 and Prince William's subsequent visit. Also discussion about New Zealand's becoming a republic; there is a Republican Movement who are promoting the idea of an elected head of state.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A view across the intersection of Cranford and Winchester Streets to a block of shops that have been demolished following the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A view down Robson Avenue in Avonside showing damage to the road surface and the footpath that has resulted from the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A view down Robson Avenue in Avonside showing damage to the road surface and the footpath that has resulted from the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A gutter on Bracken Street in Avonside, with the footpath and road beside it showing cracks on their edges from the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A gutter on Bracken Street in Avonside, with the footpath and road beside it showing cracks on their edges from the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A footpath on Robson Avenue in Avonside that has been damaged in the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The kerb has broken off and been removed.
A gutter on Bracken Street in Avonside, with the footpath and road beside it showing cracks on their edges from the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Text at top left reads 'Daft things our forefathers did The cartoon shows several nineteenth century gentlemen observing 'volcanic cones', a 'swamp' and 'faultlines underneath' and deciding to build a city. Context - Specifically the Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 but generally the way many New Zealand cities are built on or near volcanoes, faultlines and swamps.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway at Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway in Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
Twelve carved elements from a fireplace carving at Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway in Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
One artwork in the shape of a stag's head, made from recycled copper and flattened corrugated iron. The item could be used as a coat hook.
A photograph of emergency management personnel exiting the car park of the earthquake-damaged Press House on Gloucester Street.
A photograph of flowers in two road cones on a traffic island. On the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake, people were encouraged to place flowers in road cones as a way of honouring those who lost their lives during the earthquake.
A group of men stand with beer bottles. In the background, people are filling containers with water from a bore. The photographer comments, "My friend and crewmate Darren Armstrong was providing water from an artesian bore at his house on Marshland Rd. His roofing company employees stood around helping - and drinking beer".
Bricks from a demolished chimney lie on top of thick liquefaction silt in front of a house in St Albans. The photographer comments, "Our friend Chris Hutching's house. The front lawn and carport have 30cm or more of silt piled on top. He also had to remove a shaky chimney".
Bricks from a demolished chimney lie on top of thick liquefaction silt in front of a house in St Albans. The photographer comments, "Our friend Chris Hutching's house. The front lawn and carport have 30cm or more of silt piled on top. He also had to remove a shaky chimney".
Damage to Medway Street in Richmond. The road surface is cracked and buckled, and covered in liquefaction silt. A temporary road sign restricting speed to 30 is visible, with road cones behind. The photographer comments, "Medway St, between Woodchester Ave and River Rd. Woodchester Ave on right just beyond the 30 sign".
Damage to the garden of a house in Richmond. Liquefaction is visible among the plants and on the driveway. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd and recovery work around Richmond and St Albans. Back lawn under 10cm of water and silt".
Water flows down the driveway of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Tom and Yvonne McBrearty's house. This lovely house is now on an island in a creek. The water from Dudley Creek found its way to the Avon through their yard. It stopped flowing after two days".
Damage to a house in Richmond. The brick wall is badly cracked and twisted, and some bricks have fallen, exposing the lining paper and framing below. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd and recovery work around Richmond and St Albans. I think it's broken".
At a meeting in a tent, Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaks to staff about their return to work after the February 2011 earthquake. The photographer comments, "The VC addresses staff in a marquee in the Communication Disorders car park".
Photos taken in Lyttelton on April 19 showing the demolition of buildings on London Street, Lyttelton, following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-04-19-London-Street-Demolition-IMG_0195
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos taken in Lyttelton on April 19 showing the demolition of buildings on London Street, Lyttelton, following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-04-19-London-Street-Demolition-IMG_0180
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos taken in Lyttelton on April 19 showing the demolition of buildings on London Street, Lyttelton, following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-04-19-London-Street-Demolition-IMG_0164
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos taken in Lyttelton on April 19 showing the demolition of buildings on London Street, Lyttelton, following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-04-19-London-Street-Demolition-IMG_0196
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos taken in Lyttelton on April 19 showing the demolition of buildings on London Street, Lyttelton, following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-04-19-London-Street-Demolition-IMG_0199
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos taken in Lyttelton on April 19 showing the demolition of buildings on London Street, Lyttelton, following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-04-19-London-Street-Demolition-IMG_0198
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
