We look at the history of Christchurch Botanic Gardens which began in 1863 with the planting of an English oak tree.
Discover Canterbury: Sunnyside Hospital
The facility that became Sunnyside Hospital was built in 1863, designed by architect Benjamin Mountfort in a châteauesque Gothic style.
Discover Canterbury: Sign Language Week
Running from 6-12 May 2024, New Zealand Sign Language Week this year has the theme "an Aotearoa where anyone can sign anywhere".
Discover Canterbury: Sign of the Takahe
Learn more about the history of this iconic Port Hills building through digitised resources like photographs and architectural drawings.
Discover Canterbury: Do you know one of these kids?
Can you help us to identify any of the students pictured above from Christchurch East School in 1965?
Discover Canterbury: Valentine’s Day
Teri Findlater and James Willmott, of Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on February 14th, (St.) Valentine's Day.
Discover Canterbury: Can you help us identify this shopkeeper?
Do you recognise the woman or shop in this series of images? If so, please let us know!
Discover Canterbury: Santa photos
When did the Christmas tradition of a photo with Santa start? Gail reveals the history behind Santa photos and shares some local examples from Canterbury Stories.
Discover Canterbury: Jan Kubelík cinema advertising slide
Hailed as one of the greatest violinists of all time, Jan Kubelík features on cinema advertising for recitals at The Theatre Royal.
Anderson’s Engineering Machine Hall: Picturing Canterbury
Main hall of the apprenticeship, fitting and turning heavy machine shop of Anderson's Engineering Machine Hall in Woolston.
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