8 Building Record Form for Cathedral Grammar Main Block, 2 Chester Street West, Christchurch
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 August 2013 entitled, "Captivating Cathedral".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 July 2013 entitled, "Canvas Cathedral?".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 February 2013 entitled, "Cardboard Cathedral".
Building Record Form for the former Lyttelton Times Building, 56 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The Anglican church yesterday announced members of Canterbury's synod will now decide the earthquake damaged cathedral's future at its meeting in September.
A video of interviews with members of the public about which option they prefer for the restoration of the ChristChurch Cathedral. The options considered are those unveiled by the Anglican Church: the restoration option which would restore the current cathedral; the traditional option which would reinterpret the original cathedral in modern materials; and the contemporary option which would create a new building featuring a lightweight timber frame, more glazing, and modern interiors.
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A path between the new Cashel Mall shopping area and Cathedral Square was opened this weekend and about 1000 people have gone through every hour. It's the first time this section of city has been open to the public since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. On the fence is a photograph of what the cathedral looked like before the earthquake.
A close up of damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. A window has been boarded up on the north side of the cathedral.
A close up of damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. A window has been boarded up on the north side of the cathedral.
A protest sign painted on a fence shows an image of the cathedral spire and the words "Save + restore, stone by precious stone!" The photographer comments, "The Christchurch Cathedral got very badly damaged in the earthquake. It was being demolished down to a safe level before a major protest managed to stop it going too far. There is still an ongoing debate on what to do with the Cathedral. In the meantime a cardboard cathedral made out of a steel framework and massive toilet roll tubes is being constructed close by. This is to the right of the protest about the closure of Christchurch schools".
Christ Church Cathedral's damaged tower.
Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again.
A man sits in front of two stained-glass windows inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.
The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christ Church Cathedral with its spire missing".
Musical instruments rang out in the Christ Church Cathedral last night for the first time since the Canterbury earthquakes. Anna Sargent was there.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.
Earthquake damage to the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Stones have fallen from the wall supporting the dome.
Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.
Earlier this morning Christchurch's Cathedral Square saw its first dawn service since the earthquake in 2011. The city's Mayor Phil Mauger was there.
The moving of the Post Office from Market Square to its new site in Cathedral Square, was a significant development in Cathedral Square’s importance in Christchurch business and city life. Th…
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch Cathedral, beside the damaged Cathedral".
People signing the petitions during the Rally for the Cathedral in Cranmer Square. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A crowd gathered in Cranmer Square for the Rally for the Cathedral protest. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.