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Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 66

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A photograph of the focus assembly from the Townsend Telescope. The assembly was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "5 Poplar Street with damage from 23 December 2011 on the second floor".

A digitally manipulated image of the sun shining through a stand of pine trees in New Brighton. Some of the trees are on a lean. The photographer comments, "Due to the Christchurch earthquakes and the land subsiding in this area the trees in this area will nearly all be cut down. So these may be the last tall trees to bathe in the sunshine for decades to come".

Fairfax Video, January 2012 (6)

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A video of an interview with Martin Bell, Managing Partner at Corcoran French, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series which showcases businesses which stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, March 2012 (6)

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A video of an interview with Bruce Greenhalgh about the experiences of Smiths Sports Shoes after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The business had to move from Moorhouse Avenue after the 4 September 2010 earthquake to Montreal Street. The 22 February 2011 earthquake then damaged their building on Montreal Street, forcing them to move again.

Fairfax Video, February 2012 (1)

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A video of an interview with Murray Gorton, Group General Manager at Archibald Motors, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

BeckerFraserPhotos April 2012 photograph 362

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Part of a house, now dangerously close to the cliff edge due to rock fall during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

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A computer tipped over and files fallen on the floor in the English department office after the 23 December 2011 earthquake.

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "248 High Street partly cleared away - this building has been in ruins since February 22, 2011".

Living in an Earthquake Zone Can Be Unreal

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A photograph of a damaged house has been reflected in the lower part of the image and digitally manipulated.

BeckerFraserPhotos May 2012 photograph 266

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Banners set for the Sumner village fair on the fence surrounding the library, closed since February 2011".

Escaping From Zombies

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Broken windows on a building in Welles Street. The photographer comments, "Keep out of sight. The wind will cover our breathing. Is there anything to eat in here?".

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A photograph of a large screen allowing the crowd to see the events on stage at the memorial service in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".

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A photograph of a large screen allowing the crowd to see the events on stage at the memorial service in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".

Brassed Off

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Glass panels with brass surrounds, stacked inside a building. The photographer comments, "These were brass dividers that were brought inside the building two years ago after the Christchurch earthquake. They have been sitting there abandoned in a restaurant that will be either repaired and reopened at a later date or demolished like the many others of its kind".

Fairfax Video, May 2012 (4)

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A video of an interview with Brian Coker about his experiences during the 22 February 2011 earthquake and his plans to compete in the New York Marathon. Brian Coker had his legs amputated after he was trapped in the wreckage of the PGC building after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. He plans to compete in the New York Marathon on his handcycle.

Bike Ride in the East Side - Photograph 54

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A large sign outside QEII stadium advertising a IPC Athletics World Championships event 21-30 January 2011. The photographer comments, "A Sunday afternoon ride to New Brighton, then back via Aranui, Wainoni, Dallington, and Richmond. Not a cheerful experience. QE2 sign. This must have still been in place on Feb 22, 2011. It advertises an athletics meet three weeks earlier".

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 318

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A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 23 December 2011 earthquake.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 317

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A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 13 June 2011 earthquake.