Human Bones Under the Public Library

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A large collection of human bones were uncovered on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Hereford Street during the 1850s. They belonged to the early Waitaha inhabitants (1000 – 1500 AD) who h…

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Some public working on the outside of the CBD cordon at the corner of Gloucester and Cambridge Terrace. Building demolition can be seen in the background towards the right.

Cambridge Terrace: a tale of boats, banks and fluvial fun

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When you think about the Avon River running through Christchurch, you might imagine punting boats and kayaks in Hagley Park. Such attractions in our garden city are far from new and, recently, a few of us here at Underground Overground … Continue reading →

Christchurch Press Infographic: 15 December 2012 (3)

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A banner listing the 18 people who died in the PGC building collapse.

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The Harley Building, on the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Cambridge Terrace. On the windows are some spray painted codes left by USAR after it had been checked following the February earthquake.

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A view of the intersection of Cambridge Terrace and Worcester Boulevard. From the left are the Police station, Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices, the HSBC Tower and the Harley Building on the right.

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A view from Cambridge Terrace towards Cathedral Square. A security cordon has been placed along the road to restrict access. Yellow flowers and a sign that reads, 'Danger keep out', have been placed on the security fencing.

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Outside the cordon at the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Worcester Boulevard. On the cordon fence is a flower and the sign reads 'Extreme Danger, Keep Out". In the background on the right is the Clarendon Tower.

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A view of the intersection of Hereford Street and Cambridge Terrace. The end gable of the Library Chambers has crumbled, and the area has been cordoned off with fencing and cones. In the background is the Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.

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An access point into the CBD cordon at the corner of Gloucester and Oxford Terrace. Road cones and fencing can be seen in the background with a sign saying 'Access point. Hours of operation 6am-7pm daily. Outside this house use Manchester St/Cambridge Terrace access point'. Inside the cordon, a station can be seen on the left, as well as some workers and cars. The demolition site at the back is where the Brannigans Building used to be.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 370-371: Orange Tree

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A PDF copy of pages 370-371 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Orange Tree'. Photos, except sewing, by Joyce Majendie. Sewing photo by Pete Majendie.

Fairfax Video, May 2012 (11)

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A video of a tour of the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The video includes footage of Cambridge Terrace, the Copthorne Hotel on Colombo Street, Gloucester Street, the Government Life Building in Cathedral Square, the Grant Thornton Building in Cathedral Square, the ChristChurch Cathedral, the new Press Building on Gloucester Street, the Design and Arts College building on Worcester Street, the new Westende Jewellers Building, Hereford Street, the Westpac Trust Building, the BNZ Building, the Holiday Inn, Lichfield Street, High Street, and Cathedral Junction.