Library neighbour the Pier

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Photos taken in New Brighton on March 31 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-03-25-New Brighton-After-The-Earthquake-NB Parkland 007 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries

neighbours survey the sand volcanos

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Lots of people were out and about in the streets checking on everyone after the earthquake. When it was clear that everyone was OK, the sand volcanos became the feature of interest.

removing the chimney

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Robbie and Nicola watch Laura and a helpful neighbour remove the broken chimney.

earthquake + brick chimney = hole in roof

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Our neighbours, Laura and Robbie, were unlucky enough to have their chimney fall into the roof rather than off the house.

removing the chimney

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Laura and her neighbour getting the chimney down before it comes through their ceiling. Ominous cracks were growing in the ceiling.

Damage on Oxford Terrace

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Neighbours across the river showing earthquake damage. Hotel Grand Chancellor in the background. File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-044 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Lyttelton Library visit

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Propped up neighbours but life goes one. Photos taken in Lyttelton Library on May 24, 2011 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-05-24-Lyttelton-After-The-Earthquake-IMG_15 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries