Badly hit Sydenham aims to become revitalised quarter

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One of the Christchurch suburbs badly hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is being rebranded as the Sydenham Quarter - a future haven for artists, artisans and industrialists alike.

From Hotel to Hospital – St. Helen’s Maternity, Durham Street, Sydenham, 1…

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In 1907, a former public house on the corner of Durham and Battersea Street, Sydenham, was opened as the first women’s maternity hospital in Christchurch. Founded by the Right Honorable Richa…

Early Days in Sydenham, how the Pioneers Fared

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An interesting contribution to the history of the early days of Christchurch, and especially of the district now known as Sydenham, was made by Mr Henry Ffitch, of Glandovey road, Fendalton, in a s…

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 17:34:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Liquefaction in Sydenham Park".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 17:33:29

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Liquefaction in Sydenham Park".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:05:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:06:05

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:01:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Sydenham".

At Work in Sydenham

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Photograph of the former Sydenham Post Office, 340 Colombo Street (6)

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A photograph of USAR codes spray painted in a window of the former Sydenham Post Office. Cracks can be seen in the masonry around the window.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 29 September 2011 (6)

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A map showing the locations of businesses in Sydenham.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 1 October 2011 (7)

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A map showing the location of businesses in Sydenham.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:02:00

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:05:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:02:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:04:54

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:03:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:06:06

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 21:04:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Damage in Sydenham".

Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:17 17:53:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Soldiers patrol on Colombo Street, in Sydenham".

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A photograph of part of the display structure for the Info Gap temporary outdoor display space. The structure is sitting behind the Gap Filler headquarters in Sydenham.

Photograph of the former Sydenham Post Office, 340 Colombo Street (1)

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A photograph of workers in a cherry picking installing steel bracing on the Colombo Street face of the former Sydenham Post Office. A large crack can be seen in the side of the building.

Photograph of the former Sydenham Post Office, 340 Colombo Street (5)

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A photograph of workers in a cherry picking installing steel bracing on the Colombo Street face of the former Sydenham Post Office. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

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A man playing the guitar at a Gap Filler event in Sydenham.

Southern Story for 21 April 2011 - Sydenham Shops

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The Christchurch suburb of Sydenham was badly affected by the first earthquake in September and February's quake has struck another blow to the local retail sector. But as Katy Gosset has found, shop owners say they're confident they can rebuild.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 15 April 2011 (2)

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A compliation of photographs of the Sydenham Church before, during, and after demolition.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 12 September 2011 (3)

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An infographic showing the status of houses in St Martins, Sydenham, and Opawa.

Canterbury Earthquake - Mary Macharpher

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Mary Macharpher is in Sydenham, and has two bedrooms for anyone who might need them.

A tale of two suburbs: the story (and the man) behind the naming of Sydenh…

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Should you have been so fortunate, while wandering the streets of 1860s Christchurch, to find yourself north of the square, you may have come across an establishment bearing the name of Sydenham House and containing within its walls all manner of … Continue reading →

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Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporarily Misplaced My Sense of Humour' (2012), in Sydenham.