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A photograph of shipping containers beneath a damaged stone wall around cliffs on Main Road in Sumner.
Shipping containers against the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_021.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shipping containers against the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_018.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shipping containers against the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_020.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph looking north down Manchester Street. Coloured shipping containers are stacked on the corner of Lichfield Street.
A photograph looking north down Manchester Street. Coloured shipping containers are stacked on the corner of Lichfield Street.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new furniture shop in a container in Sumner".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new furniture shop in a container in Sumner".
A line of shipping containers along the base of the cliffs in Sumner protects the road from rockfalls.
A photograph of a crane lifting a shipping container on Worcester Street. In the background is Rydges hotel.
A line of shipping containers along the base of the cliffs in Sumner protects the road from rockfalls.
A rubbish truck collects rubbish from the red bins along Rocking Horse Road in Southshore. The uneven surface of the road can be seen, with water pooling in the foreground.
A photograph of a colourful crochetted cover for a shipping container. It has various patterns such as a yellow flower and the words "Joe & Nat".
A photograph of a colourful crocheted cover for a shipping container. It has a variety of patterns including a heart, a four leaf clover and some flowers.
A photograph of a colourful crocheted cover for a shipping container. It has various patterns such as a black swan, two hearts and vibrant colors.
A photograph of buildings behind scaffolding and shipping containers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street".
A photograph of buildings behind scaffolding and shipping containers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street".
Shipping containers protect the road from rockfall in Sumner. On the cliffs above, damaged houses teeter on the edge of the cliff. One of the containers has been decorated with an artwork.
Shipping containers against the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. Photograph taken 12 May 2012 File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_006.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of shipping containers protecting the facade of the Excelsior Hotel. The rest of the building has been demolished.
A photograph of a shipping container covered in a crocheted quilt, on the corner of Nayland Street and Wakefield Avenue in Sumner.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The wall of shipping containers holding up the facade of the New Excelsior Backpackers on Manchester Street".
A dairy in a shipping container on Colombo Street. This is the tented section on the outside for fruit and vegetables.
Construction workers working on the demolition of the Convention Centre take a break outside a shipping container facility on Kilmore Street.
A photograph of a colourful crocheted cover for a shipping container. It has various patterns including a heart and a group of red flowers.
The Sumner cliffs photographed from the South Brighton spit. Shipping containers can be seen along Main Road to protect passing cars from rock fall.
Shipping containers against the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_015.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shipping containers against the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_009.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Pipes lead into a shipping container. The photographer comments, "In Christchurch containers are so very versatile: They are used as barricades, supports, homes, shops, art galleries, artworks, Malls, pubs and bars, Thai takeaways and now sewage works".
A photograph of scaffolding and bracing around the Isaac Theatre Royal on Gloucester Street. A shipping container can be seen on the road in front of the building.