Transcript of Carol's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Lesley Young's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Steve Skelton's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Anne Brydon's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A pdf transcript of Di's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Damage to retail buildings on High Street. Shops shown include Burgers & Beers, as well as boutique clothing stores Embassy and Plush. All are cordoned off for safety. A collapsed ceiling is visible through the windows above Burgers & Beers.
A view across London Street in Lyttelton to the Empire Hotel and the Lyttelton Bakery. The buildings have been cordoned off by a safety fence and the facade of the Empire Hotel has been braced with steel beams.
Members of the Chinese Urban Search and Rescue team wearing face masks and safety goggles while working on the site of the CTV Building. In the background, a member of the New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue guides a digger.
The A and T Burt building on Ferry Road in Woolston. Bricks that have collapsed from the top section of the building have been cleared from the footpath below, and the building has been cordoned off with a safety fence.
The A and T Burt building on Ferry Road in Woolston. Bricks that have collapsed from the top section of the building have been cleared from the footpath below, and the building has been cordoned off with a safety fence.
A photograph of a sign on the door of the Botanic Gardens Cafe. The sign indicates that the premises have been assessed by the Christchurch City Council after the 4 September 2010 earthquake and no apparent food safety issues were found.
The A and T Burt building on Ferry Road in Woolston. Bricks from the top section of the building have fallen away, and can be seen piled in the car park beside it. A safety fence encloses the base of the building.
A story submitted by Candy Green to the QuakeStories website.
The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Fenced off for safety. People who regularly use Stanmore Rd will be happy when the demolition is complete".
Summary of oral history interview with Violet about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Ursula's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Bethan Yates's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Chris Winslow's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Sherrilee's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Tracey Adams's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of participant number LY193's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Carol Anderson's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Deb's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Vic Bartley's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Paddy's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A concrete slab blocking access to the Medway Street footbridge. The footbridge was badly warped in the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Someone has spray painted graffiti on the concrete block. Behind the concrete is a section of safety fence further blocking access.
A photograph of a safety notice at the entrance to the walkway opened between Cashel Mall and Cathedral Square in order for the public to view Cathedral Square. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Cashel Mall to Cathedral Square walkway".
A view across Stanmore Road to several badly damaged buildings, including Marcel's Picnic, Chalet Hair Fashion and Stanmore Road Dairy. Masonry and structural components from the buildings have collapsed onto the footpath and the buildings have been cordoned off by a safety fence.
Three buildings on Norwich Quay in Lyttelton, enclosed by safety fences. From left to right, the buildings are: Shadbolt House, Lyttelton Hotel and The Stand Gourmet Takeout and Cafe. Masonry from the Lyttelton Hotel building and The Stand has collapsed onto the road.
A sign at ground level on a coal bunker in the University of Canterbury's Facilities Management yard reads "Squawk. Quack quack squawk. Quack quack quack quack quack. Danger. Health and safety risk. No ducklings past this point." The photographer comments, "Sign on the coal bunker at the boiler house, FM".