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Articles, Christchurch uncovered
As a Spanish archaeologist who used to work on prehistoric sites and then became an artefact specialist in New Zealand, my experience has shown me that although they are worlds apart, Spanish prehistory and the Victorian era are closer than … Continue reading →
Water, water, everywhere!
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Presenting a selection of the aerated (or soda, if you prefer) water bottles that have surfaced so far on Christchurch archaeological sites. Brace yourselves: there may be water puns (although, honestly, most of the ones we could think of were simply too … Continue reading →
QuakeStory Photo 371
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A photograph submitted by Scott Thomas to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "The site that greeted me when I finally managed to beat a path to the washhouse on 24 February 2011.".
Anecdotes from the appraisalists
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Call us appraisalists, historical researchers, or even cyber archaeologists. Most of our day consists of using a wide variety of historical material to pull together the histories of sites around Canterbury (and to make sure those archaeologists in the field … Continue reading →
Photograph by Paul Corliss 2523
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A photograph of a weather-worn graffiti paste-up of a sticking plaster on a damaged wall. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Gap Filler Monopoly Board site, corner Manchester and Dundas Streets".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2412
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A sign on a cordon fence. It says 'The number 1 hazard is you! Put the Hazard Board at front of site. All visitors must read the Hazard Board. Induct all visitors with Induction Cards'.
BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 661
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Site of the Timeball Station is in the middle of the photograph, with containers from the Port of Lyttelton in the foreground".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0979
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The site of the demolished Piko Cafe, now operating just from the new piece on the left. Corner of Kilmore and Barbadoes Streets".
Photograph of Gap Filler project 18 (31)
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In-Spiired Challenge', a Gap Golf course on a the site of a demolished building. It has been built by Gap Filler out of wooden planks and green felt.
Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (64)
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Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. Fairy lights have been used to decorate a fence made of old metal bed heads around the site.
BeckerFraserPhotos June 2012 photograph 016
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Gap Filler project, a garden in the site of a demolished building on the corner of Oxford and Colombo Street, 822 Colombo Street".
Doe, a Deer, a (Possibly) Female Deer
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Bones, of the animal variety, are a common find on historic archaeological sites in Christchurch. The vast majority of the bones we come across are sheep and cattle, with the occasional pig and chicken showing up as well. From these … Continue reading →
Cleanliness and Quality Combined
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It came as a bit of a surprise when over 1000 fragments of broken stoneware jars were unearthed at an otherwise ordinary Christchurch archaeological site. But there, sitting under some old petrol tanks, was Christchurch history waiting to be found.What … Continue reading →
SPCA Canterbury Photograph 02
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A photograph of the Animal Rescue Unit loading vehicles with food supplies to be dropped off at welfare centres and other sites in earthquake affected areas after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 2364
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A demolition site on the corner of Oxford Street and Sumner Road. The area is given a Lyttelton-style makeover with wild flowers and triceratops".
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 713
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A cleared building site on Hereford Street where The Monkey Bar and MyThai restaurant once stood. To the left, Shand's Emporium can be seen with USAR codes in the front window.
Umut Akguzel Photograph 580
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A photograph of Elizabeth Ackermann standing in front of a partially-demolished building on Cashel Street. In the background, two excavators are working to remove the rubble from the site.
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 641
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Containers for the new shopping complex in Cashel Mall".
BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 409
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Bailies in the Warners Hotel is under demolition in Cathedral Square".
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 662
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition of Hotel Grand Chancellor car park".
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 661
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition of Hotel Grand Chancellor car park".
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 663
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition of Hotel Grand Chancellor car park".
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 631
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cashel Mall - south side near Oxford Terrace".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0697
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Under the Red Verandah, Worcester Street, Linwood, has been rebuilt in another building on the site after extensive earthquake damage".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0696
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Under the Red Verandah, Worcester Street, Linwood, has been rebuilt in another building on the site after extensive earthquake damage".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0695
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Under the Red Verandah, Worcester Street, Linwood, has been rebuilt in another building on the site after extensive earthquake damage".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0693
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Under the Red Verandah, Worcester Street, Linwood, has been rebuilt in another building on the site after extensive earthquake damage".
BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 667
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A photograph of a sign on the roadside beside Sumner beach. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "It looks as if the site access is out there in the estuary".
Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (35)
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Two men converse on the site of Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. Behind them, local band The Captain Willis Trio set up for their performance.
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 665
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition of Hotel Grand Chancellor car park".