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Images for 2011 New Zealand earthquake; more images...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 26 May 2013 on Winchester Street, Lyttelton. The photograph is taken looking south from the site of the Catholic Church of St Joseph the Worker to the site of the Anglican Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Visible are the removed top of the bell tower and porch. The damaged vicarage is at the weste...

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One improvised toilet comprised of a wooden frame with a white plastic toilet seat and lid attached with screws and tape; underneath is a red Lifestyle brand 9.6 litre plastic bucket. Example of the portable toilet designed to be distributed by the Christchurch City Council following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One common problem experienc...

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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...

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Two pairs of size 11-13 red and black striped merino wool socks with a black seismograph marking above the ankle; held together by black, red and white branded card packaging. Produced following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Aftersocks fundraising campaign was an initiative to support the Canterbury region following the 22 February 2011 ...

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Semi-circular quilt made from cotton, silk and bandage material to commemorate the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The quilt references Christchurch landscape features, buildings and soil profiles and displays 185 sewn crosses, eight facial profiles and a Harakeke (flax).

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing damage to the Lyttelton Police Station on Sumner Road and London Street. Photograph taken looking west from St Davids Street. In December 2011, the New Zealand Police decided that the Lyttelton Police Station would be demolished. The building, which opened in 1882 was re...

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One section of power cable with cut ends, covered in rubber and black electrical tape; two smaller cables branching off the main section; damaged and twisted in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One of the most noticeable effects of the earthquakes in Canterbury was the loss of basic infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The earthqu...

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One white painted conductor's baton with wand made of balsa wood and handle from lime tree wood. Green holly leaf maker's mark on wand near handle indicates it was made by English baton maker Mr Hollyoak. Baton was used by Sir Malcolm Sargent and gifted to the Christchurch following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. This conductor's baton was ma...

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One circular metal and plastic badge featuring an image of a girl and the words 'We [heart] you Weng'. This personalised badge featuring an image of a girl and a personal message of love, was left at the site of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. It was most likely left in commemoration of someone wh...

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One pair of Mizuno track and field shoes, size UK 9 1/2, in blue, yellow and grey. Amongst the items left at the site of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building, which collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake, was this pair of shoes. They may have been left in remembrance of someone who died in the building or perhaps for someone to us...

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One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...

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One green plastic Port-A-Loo door with surround, lock and mirror on interior; Port-A-Loo logo on front. One of the most immediate challenges facing Christchurch residents following the 22 February 2011 earthquake was the restriction on using residential toilet facilities. The restrictions were implemented due to the extensive damage to sewerage...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One cream cotton 'Heart for Christchurch' decorated with a bird in blue stitching; a blue loop with a bead is at the top centre so the item can be displayed. Inscription on reverse reads 'With / love / from / Denice Ostman / Finland / 2011' Made for the people of Christchurch following the 22 February earthquake. Denice Ostman from Finland sent...