The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.
Manchester Street looking north-ish, towards the intersection with Armagh Street.
Manchester Street looking south-ish, near the corner of Worcester Street. The is the Trinity Building, which housed a restaurant and live music venue called Octagon Live.
File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-024 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
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One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
Shirley Community Centre, Shirley Road, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-10-Around-Shirley-May-2012 DSC_02866.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shirley Community Centre, Shirley Road, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-10-Around-Shirley-May-2012 DSC_02862.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shirley Community Centre, Shirley Road, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-10-Around-Shirley-May-2012 DSC_02869.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shirley Community Centre, Shirley Road, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-10-Around-Shirley-May-2012 DSC_02863.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shirley Community Centre, Shirley Road, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-10-Around-Shirley-May-2012 DSC_02867.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Canterbury Public Library viewed from near the Bridge of Rememberance,