Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while.
Is it to "ward" off evil spirits?.
Houses teeter over the edge above Redcliffs School.
Houses above Main Road, Sumner.
Damaged houses above Shag Rock.
Looking across to the Town Hall. Will it stay or will it go?
Verandah roof of former Central Library on left. Rubble is from the former Farmers building and carpark.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Finance Minister Bill English (L) speaks to Caravan, Camping & Marine owners Julie Webb (C) and Nick Hopper. Their shop on Manchester Street was destroyed and then demolished after the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. 110 year old cast iron work being removed from The Press tower after it was discovered to be damaged. George Piper (L) The Press carpenter oversees the removal".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. John Walker specialists in asbestos removal with two common types of material containing asbestos. L-R: Polite and pipe lagging which are both dangerous to health when disturbed".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Tony Ryall (L), Minister of Health visits Christchurch hospital to get a status report on how it is coping. Pictured with David Meates Hospital CBHD Chief Executive".
Colombo Street, looking north from Cathedral Square
Kilmore Street looking west from Manchester Street
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Tuam Street opposite Alice's
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