A club for Christchurch gentlemen

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

At the start of an archaeological investigation we often consult historical documents to learn as much as we can about a site’s past. Such research can identify the buildings that were once present, the people associated with the site through … Continue reading →

Inside an asylum

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Bedlam. That’s how most people think of 19th century hospitals for the mentally unwell. The phrase ‘lunatic asylums’ – which was how such institutions were known at the time – doesn’t conjure up much better images. But what if the … Continue reading →

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:46:16

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around large-scale puppets at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:44:22

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around large-scale puppets at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:39:12

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around large-scale puppets at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:32:23

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around large-scale puppets at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:26:28

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around large-scale puppets at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:37:51

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around large-scale puppets at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Something Super Photograph 2013:10:25 19:10:02

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people at ArtBox gallery for Something Super, during FESTA 2013. The event included food, music, art, animation and talks about ArtBox, BeatBox and the future of Christchurch.

Urban T(act)ics Photograph 2013:10:26 12:52:12

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people at The Physics Room for Urban T(act)ics, a symposium exploring tactics and acts of urbanism. The event was organised by Barnaby Bennett and was part of FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:50:53

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:50:25

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:50:43

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:50:57

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:42:07

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:25 17:27:21

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:25 17:27:10

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:25 17:27:16

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:57:01

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 17:57:49

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people wearing high vis jackets gathered on Oxford Terrace for a briefing before Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:25 17:26:51

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:51:39

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Nomadic Sauna Photograph 2013:10:27 18:42:13

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 (11)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people from Free Theatre Christchurch operating a large-scale puppet that was created for Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Urban T(act)ics Photograph 2013:10:26 11:55:03

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered at The Physics Room for Urban T(act)ics, a symposium exploring tactics and acts of urbanism. The event was organised by Barnaby Bennett and was part of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 20:17:47

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people walking through Cashel Street during FESTA 2013. In the background is an architectural sculpture, and several large-scale puppets which were constructed by Free Theatre Christchurch for the Canterbury Tales procession.

Picture House Photograph 2013:10:25 15:57:13

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Tessa Peach (left) and Heather Hayward at Cathedral Junction with their creation, Picture House. Picture House is a mobile cinema for two people, created out of a billboard trailer for FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 19:25:37

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered on Cashel Street around the large-scale puppets that are part of Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Urban T(act)ics Photograph 2013:10:26 11:40:36

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people seated at The Physics Room for Urban T(act)ics, a symposium exploring tactics and acts of urbanism. The event was organised by Barnaby Bennett and was part of FESTA 2013.

Urban T(act)ics Photograph 2013:10:26 11:34:41

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people seated at The Physics Room for Urban T(act)ics, a symposium exploring tactics and acts of urbanism. The event was organised by Barnaby Bennett and was part of FESTA 2013.