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When I was a kid this bit of land in the foreground was level and extended at least three times further out, but after the earthquakes you can see the angle that land near the river slumped. We used to catch a lot of herrings (yellow -eyed mullet) here when I was a kid, hence the local name of Herring Bay. Across the river is the Bexley Wetlands.
20131231_8503_EOS M-22 From Cashel Street Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while. #4504
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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrameny aka Christchurch Basilica
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Earthquake damage. As a result of the September 2010 earthquake, with further damage from the February 2011 event.
Due to earthquake damage.
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Former Salvation Army Citadel on Durham Street.
Corner of Durham and Kilmore.
These have been thrown in the Avon River
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrameny aka Christchurch Basilica
Is it to "ward" off evil spirits?.
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Looking across to the Town Hall. Will it stay or will it go?
Earthquake damage. As a result of the September 2010 earthquake, with further damage from the February 2011 event.
Awaiting demolition. Blue pipes are water supply to anyone still living on Hulverstone Drive.
20131231_8511_EOS M-22 Forsyth Barr building for sale, under the archway Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while. #4507
Verandah roof of former Central Library on left. Rubble is from the former Farmers building and carpark.
Earthquake damage. As a result of the September 2010 earthquake, with further damage from the February 2011 event.
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When this building was first brought on site I spent a few hours removing the tape/paper that had been covering every window.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrameny aka Christchurch Basilica