Black deeds in Draper Street

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Today, through the wonders of archaeology and Papers Past, we bring you the story of Charles Henry Cox, a man whose crime has been buried – literally – for over 100 years. But let’s not get too carried away. As … Continue reading →

Koen Broekema's Photograph 230

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The facade of Victoria Black on High Street is supported by a stack of shipping containers. The ruin of the Excelsior Sports Bar on Manchester Street can be seen through the security fencing.

Koen Broekema's Photograph 229

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The facade of Victoria Black on High Street is supported by a stack of shipping containers. The ruin of the Excelsior Sports Bar on Manchester Street can be seen through the security fencing.

Koen Broekema's Photograph 228

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The facade of Victoria Black on High Street is supported by a stack of shipping containers. The ruin of the Excelsior Sports Bar on Manchester Street can be seen through the security fencing.

Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 218

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The facade of Victoria Black on High Street is supported by a stack of shipping containers.

Ethel Bradley and the Cashel Street Mystery

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Peering into the mirror, Ethel May Bradley places on her head the large black hat that her sister-in-law, Clara has trimmed for her with ribbon. Reflected back is a neat figure dressed in a dark bl…

20130630_9138_1D3-58 IRD Building (Day 181/365)

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The old (or is that the new) Inland Revenue Department (IRD) building on the corner of Madras and Cashel Streets in central Christchurch. Built in 2006/07 on the site of the former Farmers department store (itself badly damaged by fire), it was just a few years old when the earthquake of February 2011 struck, and subsequent quakes (all through 2...