The Christchurch Cathedral after loosing its tower and spire after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. The February 22 quake cracked pillars, twisted walls, shattered stained glass, collapsed buttresses, fractured masonry and toppled the tower. The rose window in the west wall collapsed in the June aftershocks. Demolition of the Chr...
An illustration of a proposal for Christ Church Cathedral.
The dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament silhoutted against the evening sky. The photographer comments, "Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament taken at sunset looking west".
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Court ruling: cathedral demolition halted".
Detail of the damaged cross and angel statue on top of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The photographer comments, "Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament showing one of the two angels praying and the broken cross".
A digitally manipulated image of the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
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As seen from Hereford St over the demolition of the corner buildings.
A temporary (5year) construction of giant cardboard tubes to be in use until the new or restored Christ Church Cathedral is back in the Square
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Desolate.
A digitally manipulated image of 'Save Our Cathedral' ribbons hanging from a cordon fence near Latimer Square.
A photograph of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament taken from Ferry Road, over Cathedral College. The copper dome has been removed from the tower, exposing the wooden structure underneath.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. In the foreground is a vehicle that has been partly crushed by the collapse of the corner of the building.
A graphic showing details of the window of the Transitional Cathedral.
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A photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral cross, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A proposed design by John Raven for a new cathedral, tied to a cordon fence. Clarendon Tower can be seen in the background. The photographer comments, "Someone is asking for designs for a new Christchurch Cathedral after it was announced that the old historical building will not be repaired, to be put on the fences through which people can see the de-construction of the old one. This design looks a great one to me".
Christ Church Cathedral has been granted a stay of execution after a High-Court ruling today to stop the planned demolition of the earthquake-damaged Christchurch central landmark.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Building rubble on the cathedral grounds.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Building rubble on the cathedral grounds.
Shows Bishop Victoria Matthews reading a brochure offering cheap deals for cathedrals and their various accoutrements. Context: refers to the debate about the fate of the Christchurch Cathedral. Bishop Victoria Matthews is in favour of demolishing the cathedral to a certain safe level. The lobby for saving the cathedral, wrecked by the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, is very strong.
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A photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral cross and spire, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral cross and spire, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
The temporary Transitional Cathedral, also known as the Cardboard Cathedral, under construction in Latimer Square.
Damage to the Cathedral. The Cathedral Square Police Station is on the right, and in the background are MFL House (left), the Forsyth Barr building (right) and the Camelot Cathedral Square Hotel (centre).
Text above reads 'Cathedral rebuild?... The cartoon shows the Christchurch Cathedral as a bouncy cathedral full of jumping children. Context - Debate about the rebuilding of the cathedral after it was severely damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. There is a strong view that it needs to remain an icon at the heart of the city. It may have to be brought down completely as engineers consider the future for the iconic building.
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