A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers and photos are left at the steps of the temporary memorial.
A photograph of flowers in two road cones on a traffic island. On the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake, people were encouraged to place flowers in road cones as a way of honouring those who lost their lives during the earthquake.
The stage party singing 'How Great Thou Art" at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
Children watch as the fence of Estuary Road Preschool is decorated with a hand-painted paper heart and flowers for the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A member of the stage party greeting Prince William with a hongi. The Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Members of the public watching Prince William's speech on a big screen. The Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
A mother's message to her son Andrew, who lost his life in the 22 February 2011 earthquake, is attached to a fence on the memorial day two years later.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1174 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1187 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1179 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1184 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1182 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1189 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1171 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1188 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1172 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1195 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Prince William speaking with Prime Minister John Key at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
Friday 22 February 2013. Flowers in road cones on corner of Hercules and Sabina Streets, Shirley, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2013-02-22-River-of-FlowersDSC_03416.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Friday 22 February 2013. Flowers in road cones on corner of Hercules and Sabina Streets, Shirley, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2013-02-22-River-of-FlowersDSC_03415.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1192 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Friday 22 February 2013. Flowers in road cones on corner of Hercules and Sabina Streets, Shirley, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2013-02-22-River-of-FlowersDSC_03417.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1177 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1183 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_1194 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.