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The top of the water slides in the QEII swimming pool, exposed by its demolition. The slides themselves have been broken off, leaving only the entry points. The photographer comments, "After assessment of the damage caused by the numerous earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand they decided to demolish the QEII stadium and it's swimming pool".

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A photograph taken from Manchester Street of the earthquake-damaged Strange's Building. The third storeys walls have crumbled leaving the inside of the building exposed. People can be seen walking along the street after evacuating their buildings during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

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A photograph of a badly-damaged building on the corner of Manchester Street and Gloucester Street. The wall of the top storey has crumbled, and the bricks have fallen onto the footpath below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

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A photograph of a badly-damaged building on the corner of Manchester Street and Gloucester Street. The wall of the top storey has crumbled, and the bricks have fallen onto the footpath below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

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A photograph of the north-west corner of the ChristChurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square. The tower to the right has been partially demolished with only the lower section remaining. The door to the tower can be seen through the broken walls.

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The damaged Provincial Council Legislative Chamber on Durham Street in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The building's roof and walls have collapsed, as has the scaffolding which was erected to repair it after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

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The damaged Provincial Council Legislative Chamber on Durham Street in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The building's roof and walls have collapsed, as has the scaffolding which was erected to repair it after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

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The Wizard of Christchurch talks to people viewing the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. Bracing has been placed against the front wall to limit further damage. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.

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A damaged building on the corner of Wilmer Street and Durham Street South. The outer wall of the property has crumbled, exposing the inside of the building. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

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A view across the corner of London and Canterbury Streets to the Ground Culinary Centre. Large sections of the building's walls have cracked and collapsed, spilling masonry onto the footpath. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

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Damage to the front of Christ Church Cathedral. The tower has been damaged and bracing has been placed on the front wall (right) to limit further damage. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.

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The side of the Empire Hotel on London Street in Lyttelton where the brick wall has crumbled. Bracing has been placed on the front of the building to keep it together and limit further damage from aftershocks. The building has been cordoned off with fencing.