Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 342

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Large cracks running down the mud brick chimney of Deans Cottage. The chimney has been supported by wooden bracing.

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 344

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Large cracks running down the mud brick chimney of Deans Cottage. The chimney has been supported by wooden bracing.

BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 460

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A collapsed stone wall in Godley Quay, Lyttelton".

BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 455

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A collapsed stone wall in Godley Quay, Lyttelton".

Lismore Lodge, Over the Barrel: how the other half lived.

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Most of the work I do as a buildings archaeologist focuses on the humble 19th century cottage. These types of buildings, their construction methods and materials have become well trod territory in post-earthquake Christchurch, meaning we now have a fair … Continue reading →

The changing face of a 19th century farmstead

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

We have published previously on the importance of buildings, be they residential or commercial, as an artefact in understanding 19th century culture in New Zealand. While it’s easy to overlook the humble cottage as a source of archaeological data, houses … Continue reading →

Darroch, Bob, 1940- :'Christchurch people will really appreciate your help…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A woman says to a builder 'Christchurch people will really appreciate your help to rebuild - What you construct looks like it's already been hit by an earthquake'. They are standing in front of a very shoddily-built cottage and the garden is festooned with litter. Context - After the Christchurch earthquakes there is a huge emphasis on fast rebuilding with the potential for below standard results.. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).