Taxi driver, Ted Wright, and Sid Hoskins, with a Blue Star fleet taxi which has been altered to accommodate two wheelchair users. 3 October 1990. The 1988 Ford Fairline, acquired by Blue Star taxis, was altered (at a cost of $65,000) to allow two wheelchair users and four other passengers to ride in comfort. Rather…
Stiletto punctured bus tyre: Picturing Canterbury
A stiletto shoe which punctured the tyre of a Christchurch Transport Board bus in Sydenham, 1968. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Many a Close Run Thing: 45 Years in the Skies
Helen reviews the action-packed autobiography of Kiwi pilot, Tom Enright.
Picturing Canterbury: Sinkhole on Ilam Road
A sinkhole on the northbound lane of Ilam Road across from the University of Canterbury, 13 March 1975. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Manchester Street and Lichfield Street corner: Picturing Canterbury
A car driving the wrong way along Lichfield Street, after turning from Manchester Street, on the first day of it becoming a one way system. 26 May 1969. An image from the Discovery Wall.
A tank engine that travels: Thomas comes to New Zealand
Memories are funny things, aren't they? If you asked me what I did yesterday, I would probably stare at you blankly while I tried to remember, and whenever I ask the kids what they want for lunch, I've usually forgotten before I've even made it to the kitchen. But there are some things I never…
Following the Sumner Road: An exploration of its past and present
On 1 April 1869 a court notice appeared in the Christchurch Star, describing an unusual disturbance of the peace. Ten boys aged between seven and thirteen years old were charged with stealing a quantity of explosives fuse from a magazine on Evans Pass, presumably held there for the purpose of road construction. The boys were…
Get your motor running – Haynes Manuals AllAccess
Haynes Manuals AllAccess Tasters Come along to Tūranga, He Hononga | Connection, Ground floor for an eResource taster. Staff will show you how to use car and motorcycle manuals on your tablet or smartphone. Saturday 21 September 2pm to 4pm, and then each Saturday in November 2pm to 4pm. See listings in the events calendar…
Mac the dog pulling a sulky, Colombo Street: Picturing Canterbury
Mac the dog waiting at traffic lights whilst a bus goes past along Colombo Street. Mac is pulling a sulky carrying Jenny-Lee Barnes, aged 2 1/2 whilst passers-by watch. 21 May 1966. Do you have any photographs of Colombo Street in the 1960s? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection. The Discovery Wall is a large interactive exhibition which…
Goodbye Gloucester Street West: The Rink Stables
The first in a series of posts uncovering the history of the city block that the new Christchurch convention centre, Te Pae is being built on. Te Pae, the new Christchurch convention centre is currently under construction and due to open in 2020. At 28,000 square metres Te Pae is going to be a big, curvy…
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