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
Do you like to tinker with cars or motorbikes? We have a brand new eResource for you: Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals. So start tinkering with your vehicle, whether it is a Ford Escort or a Jaguar X-Type. There is even a collection on one of New Zealand's…
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…
Traffic officer checking a driver’s licence: Picturing Canterbury
Miss P. Stokes, traffic officer, checking the driver's licence of a man sitting in a car. 12 August 1967. Do you have any photographs of Christchurch in the 1960s? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection. The Discovery Wall is a large interactive exhibition which allows several people to simultaneously explore images and stories of the history of the…
Model of a whale on a forklift truck: Picturing Canterbury
Model of a whale on a forklift truck. Circa 1990s. Neil Chandler, workshop technician, stood underneath a large model of a humpback whale in the carpark at Science Alive, Moorhouse Avenue. Do you have any photographs of Science Alive, Moorhouse Avenue? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection. The Discovery Wall is a large interactive exhibition which allows several…
Camping at Hanmer River: Picturing Canterbury
Family camping at Hanmer River, Christmas/New Year 1958. Annual event with often three generations present. Do you have any photographs of camping in Canterbury? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection. The Discovery Wall is a large interactive exhibition which allows several people to simultaneously explore images and stories of the history of the people and places of…
Before Tūranga – Hobbs’ Corner
The second in a series of posts that looks at the history of the central Christchurch sites on which your new library, Tūranga, has been built. Today you can enter Tūranga via a door on Cathedral Square but in 1851 this was part of Town Section 704. Purchased from the Canterbury Association by a Mr Read…
Changing the tyre: Christchurch Photo Hunt 2018
October is Photo Hunt month at Christchurch City Libraries. We invite you to share any of your photos and help grow the city's photographic archive. All entries must be received by 31 October. Christchurch City Libraries has produced a set of four postcards promoting the competition which are available from your local library. Each week during…
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