How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 records about Christchurch, every one linked at the provider that keeps the original.

How far back does the archive reach?

1800, the oldest record on file.

Where do the records come from?

30 collections: council archives, Papers Past, DigitalNZ’s partners, cemetery registers, the heritage list itself. The shelf says what exists and where it lives.

Are these documents verified?

They are leads and citations, not evidence, a record says a document exists and where to read it. What a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it; those readings live on the place pages.

“"and"”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

66,119 records matching 95 of these 100 with their text read Papers Past · Canterbury Stories · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Te Papa Collections Online · National Publicity Studios black and white file prints · TAPUHI · Canterbury Museum · Auckland Museum Collections · New Zealand Gazette · Digital Public Library of America · V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · Hocken Digital Collections · Museums Victoria · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Wellington City Council Archives · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · New Zealand Electronic Text Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Heritage Images Collection · Lincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku Iho · Flickr · Radio New Zealand · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki · Te Hikoi Museum · iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao · Manawatū Heritage · Canterbury Photography Museum · Akaroa Museum · Hawke's Bay Museum

the 1880s
6 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 06 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 07 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Inangahua Times, 08 December 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, Dec. 7. (North Otago Times, 08 December 1882) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 09 December 1882) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Inangahua Times, 11 December 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 12 December 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 12 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1882
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1882. CURRENT NOTES. OUR RAILWAY COMMUNICATION WITH CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 15 December 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 18 December 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 19 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · no. 14.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · no. 21.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 20 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1882
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 22 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 22 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 22 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1882
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 23 December 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Dec 1882
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 December 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (West Coast Times, 26 December 1882) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1882
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 December 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 December 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 December 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 29 December 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Southland Times, 01 January 1883) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1883
Detail of sunk panel, Armagh Street bridge Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
1883
Armagh St. Bridge, Christchurch Craw family photograph collection · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1883
Medal: Dux 1883 by M. Sandstein & Sons, Diamond Merchants. · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
2 Jan 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Daily Telegraph, 02 January 1883) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jan 1883
OPENING OF THE LYTTELTON GRAVING DOCK. (Marlborough Express, 03 January 1883) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1883
NEW ZEALAND. (Nelson Evening Mail, 03 January 1883) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 03 January 1883) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1883
Opening of Lyttelton Graving Dock. (Southland Times, 04 January 1883) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 04 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1883
Local & General. (Star, 05 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 05 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 06 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 06 January 1883) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 06 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 06 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1883
Fatal Accident at Christchurch. (Otago Witness, 06 January 1883) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 January 1883) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 08 January 1883) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH; (Wanganui Herald, 08 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 08 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 09 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 09 January 1883) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 January 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 January 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
10 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Southland Times, 10 January 1883) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (North Otago Times, 10 January 1883) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · no. 16.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · no. 17.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (West Coast Times, 11 January 1883) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Southland Times, 12 January 1883) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1883
Local & General. (Star, 13 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Jan 1883
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 January 1883) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 13 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 15 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 16 January 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 January 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 January 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand

Most of these originals are not republishable here, the link goes to the provider that keeps them. A search result is a lead, not evidence: what a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it, and those readings live on the place pages.

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