
St John's Church on Hereford Street with steel framework to stabilise the end wall.
A colour photograph of the Manchester Courts following the 4 September 2011 earthquake, taken from Manchester Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Two months after the Canterbury Earthquake Manchester Street between Gloucester and Hereford Streets is still a way from being sorted".
A photograph of the cracks between the windows of St Elmo Courts on the corner of Hereford and Montreal Streets.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Police changing shift from the square walk back to the main police station down Hereford Street".
A video about the demolition of the Manchester Courts on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Streets. The video includes an interview with Richard Peebles, the co-owner of the building.
Repairs being carried out on this restaurant (converted from a church) at the Hereford Street / Manchester Street intersection;aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Manchester Courts on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Streets. While the building looks mostly fine from the outside, it is unsafe to enter. "Danger, no entry" has been spray-painted on the front window.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street".
Damaged buildings on Hereford Street. One of the store fronts and side wall has crumpled revealing the inside of the building. Scaffolding has been erected outside and fencing placed along the footpath, keeping people away from the dangerous buildings.
The road cordon on Hereford Street just outside the T & G Building (formerly known as Kenton Chambers). On the fence is a banner that reads 'Hope' and behind it is a street sign that reads 'Road closed'. A digger and building rubble can be seen in the background.
The road cordon on Hereford Street just outside the T & G Building (formerly known as Kenton Chambers). On the fence is a banner that reads 'Hope' and behind it is a street sign that reads 'Road closed'. A digger and building rubble can be seen in the background.
A view through the cordon fence on Hereford Street, where just past the T & G Building is a demolition site. A digger and building rubble can be seen in the background.
St John's Church on Hereford Street. The damaged bell tower is partially demolished. It has been taken apart by hand, the stonework carefully sorted and laid out on the grass.
A photograph of St Elmo Courts on the corner of Hereford and Montreal Streets. Cracks can be seen between the windows of the building and wire fencing has been placed around the bottom as a cordon. Two workers in hard hats in visibility vests are examining the building from street level.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker talks to the media".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
The back of St John the Baptist Church on Hereford Street near Latimer Square. The tower has crumbled revealing the inner structure. The fallen bricks have been stacked on pallets, some still lying in the grass.
Damage to the bell tower of St John's Church on Hereford Street. The stones have crumbled, exposing the inside of the tower. They are still lying where they fell. Damage can also be seen on the roof.
Copy of a file photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The New Zealand Express Company's new building, corner of Hereford Street and Manchester Street. Electric lighting, pumping, elevators, May & Otway's fire alarms, bells and telephones, supplied by Messrs Turnbull & Jones Ltd. Manchester courts MLC building from The Weekly Press 'New Zealand Exhibition Year Special Industrial & Commercial Number' December 1906".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence Centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street. Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt has been working on the phones for the last two days".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street. Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt has been working on the phones for the last two days".
St Elmo Courts, a NZHPT heritage building on the corner of Hereford and Montreal Streets. The building was severely damaged during the 4 September earthquake, with diagonal cracking between the windows. Scaffolding has been placed around the bottom of the building.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Urban Search and Rescue workers remove the insides of the historic MLC building built in 1906 on the corner of Manchester/Hereford Streets. The seven storey building will be demolished as it is at risk of collapsing".