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Christchurch, back when.

The city before it grew up, photographs from the archive’s licensed collections, 1851 onwards. Mostly Canterbury Stories at Christchurch City Libraries, some further afield; every copy sits on this site under the record’s own stated rights, and every picture links back to its source record so the caption can be checked. The pick of them hangs as an exhibition at the beautiful city; the newest report photographs, what the city looks like today, live on the wall.

The 1800s 1

High School - Christchurch, 1800High School - Christchurch1800Burton Brothers; Unknown

The 1840s 2

Original deeds in favour of the brothers Deans of their property at Dean's Bush, Riccarton, near Christchurch, 1847Original deeds in favour of the brothers Deans of their property at Dean's Bush, Riccarton, near Christchurch1847
Original deeds in favour of the brothers Deans of their property at Dean's Bush, Riccarton, near Christchurch, 1847Original deeds in favour of the brothers Deans of their property at Dean's Bush, Riccarton, near Christchurch1847

The 1850s 91

13 Dublin Street, Lyttelton, 185013 Dublin Street, Lyttelton1850
A Good Deed, 1850A Good Deed1850
Annie Elizabeth Whitla, 1850Annie Elizabeth Whitla1850
Avon River, Christchurch, 1852, 1850Avon River, Christchurch, 18521850Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873
Barbadoes St Cemetery : index to cemetery registers, 1850Barbadoes St Cemetery : index to cemetery registers1850Church of England
Family portrait, 1850Family portrait1850
Holy Trinity Church, Lyttelton, 1850Holy Trinity Church, Lyttelton1850
Lake Wakatipu, 1850Lake Wakatipu1850
Signatures of members of the First General Synod of the Church of England in NZ, 1859, 1850Signatures of members of the First General Synod of the Church of England in NZ, 18591850
Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 1A, 1851Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 1A1851
Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 1B, 1851Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 1B1851
Barbadoes St Cemetery, Church of England, Register no. 1, 1851Barbadoes St Cemetery, Church of England, Register no. 11851Church of England
Barbadoes Street Cemetery : alphabetical list of burials, 1851Barbadoes Street Cemetery : alphabetical list of burials1851Church of England
Barque StedfastBarque Steadfast, 1851Barque StedfastBarque Steadfast1851
Painting: Christchurch, Canterbury , NZ, 1851Painting: Christchurch, Canterbury , NZ1851Henry Ffitch
Sketch: Christchurch, Number One, 1851Sketch: Christchurch, Number One1851Alfred Charles Barker
Sketch: Christchurch, Number Two, 1851Sketch: Christchurch, Number Two1851Alfred Charles Barker
Sketch: Interior of Studding Sail Hall, 1851Sketch: Interior of Studding Sail Hall1851Alfred Charles Barker
Sketch: Interior of the Sitting Room of Blackwall House, 1851Sketch: Interior of the Sitting Room of Blackwall House1851Alfred Charles Barker
Sketch: Studding Sail Hall, 1851Sketch: Studding Sail Hall1851Alfred Charles Barker
Painting: Christchurch NZ 1852, 1852Painting: Christchurch NZ 18521852George Turner
Painting: Land Office at Christchurch, 1852Painting: Land Office at Christchurch1852James Edward Fitzgerald
Painting: The Bridge over the Avon in the Market Place at Christchurch, 1852Painting: The Bridge over the Avon in the Market Place at Christchurch1852James Edward Fitzgerald
Painting: The Plain around Christchurch, 1852Painting: The Plain around Christchurch1852James Edward Fitzgerald

…and 67 more of the 1850s →

The 1860s 642

Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1860Akaroa, Banks Peninsula1860Mundy, Daniel Louis, 1826-1881
Armagh Street, Christchurch, 1860, 1860Armagh Street, Christchurch, 18601860Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873
Belvedere, Okains Bay, 1860Belvedere, Okains Bay1860
Belvedere, Okains Bay reverse, 1860Belvedere, Okains Bay reverse1860
Bishop Selwyn and Sir William Martin, 1865, 1860Bishop Selwyn and Sir William Martin, 18651860Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873
Bishop Selwyn and Sir William Martin, 1865, 1860Bishop Selwyn and Sir William Martin, 18651860Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873
Christchurch, 1860Christchurch1860Mundy, Daniel Louis, 1826-1881
Christchurch (Council Chambers), 1860Christchurch (Council Chambers)1860
Christchurch, 1860, 1860Christchurch, 18601860Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873
Early Christchurch, 1860Early Christchurch1860Christchurch Star
Edward and Thirza Mulcock, 1860Edward and Thirza Mulcock1860
Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: House, 1860Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: House1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama, 1860Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama, 1860Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama, 1860Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama, 1860Glass Plate Negative Stereograph Slide: Panorama1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama Number Three, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama Number Three1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama of Christchurch, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama of Christchurch1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Eight, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Eight1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Fifteen, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Fifteen1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Five, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Five1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Four, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Four1860Alfred Charles Barker
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Sixteen, 1860Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Sixteen1860Alfred Charles Barker

…and 618 more of the 1860s →

The 1870s 254

Akaroa Post Office, 1870Akaroa Post Office1870
Andrew Duncan, portrait, 1870Andrew Duncan, portrait1870
Avon River boatsheds, Christchurch, 1870Avon River boatsheds, Christchurch1870
Bank of New South Wales building, 1870Bank of New South Wales building1870Christchurch Star
Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, 1870Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch1870
Barbadoes St. Register No. 2, 1870Barbadoes St. Register No. 21870Church of England
Belfast Bridge Inn, 1870Belfast Bridge Inn1870
Canterbury Club, Christchurch, 1870Canterbury Club, Christchurch1870
Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, 1870Canterbury Museum, Christchurch1870
Carte-de-visite: Annie and James Smith, 1870Carte-de-visite: Annie and James Smith1870Christchurch Fancy Bazaar
Carte-de-visite: Eleanor and Lucy Smith, 1870Carte-de-visite: Eleanor and Lucy Smith1870Christchurch Fancy Bazaar
Cave Rock at Sumner, 1870Cave Rock at Sumner1870
Christchurch, 1870Christchurch1870
Christchurch, Colombo St with wall of Cathedral, 1870Christchurch, Colombo St with wall of Cathedral1870Burton Brothers
Christchurch, South from Topstone of Cathedral, 1870Christchurch, South from Topstone of Cathedral1870
Christchurch.  From the album: New Zealand Scenery, Series 1, 1870Christchurch. From the album: New Zealand Scenery, Series 11870Unknown; Messrs. F. Bradley & Co.
Dining room of Peveral Place, 1870Dining room of Peveral Place1870
Dr Barker's house, Worcester Street, 1870Dr Barker's house, Worcester Street1870Christchurch Star
Drainage plan for South Christchurch, 1870Drainage plan for South Christchurch1870
Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch, 1870Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch1870
Early Cashel Street looking east, 1870Early Cashel Street looking east1870Christchurch Star
Early Colombo Street crossing Lichfield Street, 1870Early Colombo Street crossing Lichfield Street1870Christchurch Star
Early Colombo Street looking south, 1870Early Colombo Street looking south1870Christchurch Star
Early Lichfield Street, 1870Early Lichfield Street1870Christchurch Star

…and 230 more of the 1870s →

The 1880s 572

"Bryndwr." Valuable freehold suburban properties at Fendaltown, 1880"Bryndwr." Valuable freehold suburban properties at Fendaltown1880
Akaroa Mail, Library and Gaiety Hall, 1880Akaroa Mail, Library and Gaiety Hall1880
Alexander Anderson, Francis Hunt and H. C. M. Lewis, 1880Alexander Anderson, Francis Hunt and H. C. M. Lewis1880
Amy Rosa Amanda Mulcock portrait, 1880Amy Rosa Amanda Mulcock portrait1880
Annie Elizabeth Bowker portrait, 1880Annie Elizabeth Bowker portrait1880
Armagh Bridge, Christchurch N.Z., 1880Armagh Bridge, Christchurch N.Z.1880
Armagh Bridge, Christchurch, NZ.  From the album: New Zealand Scenery, 1880Armagh Bridge, Christchurch, NZ. From the album: New Zealand Scenery1880Frank Coxhead
Armagh St. Bridge - Christchurch, 1880Armagh St. Bridge - Christchurch1880Burton Brothers
Armagh Street Bridge - Christchurch.  From the album: N.Z. Scenery, 1880Armagh Street Bridge - Christchurch. From the album: N.Z. Scenery1880Burton Brothers
Bank of New Zealand, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 1880Bank of New Zealand, Cathedral Square, Christchurch1880Burton Brothers (Firm)
Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 4A, rows A-L, 1880Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 4A, rows A-L1880
Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 4A, rows A-N, 1880Barbadoes St Cemetery plan - area 4A, rows A-N1880
Bellmouth and junction, Tuam Street East Belt sewer, 1880Bellmouth and junction, Tuam Street East Belt sewer1880Christchurch Drainage Board
Bowker family portrait, 1880Bowker family portrait1880
Bridle Path, land transfer note, 1880Bridle Path, land transfer note1880
Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln. From the album: New Zealand album, 1880Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln. From the album: New Zealand album1880E. Wheeler & Son
Canterbury College and Museum, Christchurch.  From the album: New Zealand Scenery, Series 1, 1880Canterbury College and Museum, Christchurch. From the album: New Zealand Scenery, Series 11880Unknown; Messrs. F. Bradley & Co.
Canterbury College, Christchurch. From the album: New Zealand album, 1880Canterbury College, Christchurch. From the album: New Zealand album1880Burton Brothers
Canterbury Hall, 1880Canterbury Hall1880Wheeler and Son
Canterbury Rowing Club clubhouse, 1880Canterbury Rowing Club clubhouse1880
Canterbury rowing club, 1880Canterbury rowing club1880Wheeler and Son
Cashel Street, Christchurch, 1880Cashel Street, Christchurch1880
Cashel Street, Christchurch, 1880Cashel Street, Christchurch1880Burton Brothers
Cashel Street. Christchurch. N.Z., 1880Cashel Street. Christchurch. N.Z.1880

…and 548 more of the 1880s →

The 1890s 810

'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch, 1890'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch1890
'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch, 1890'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch1890Burton Brothers
'Wainoni', interior - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch, 1890'Wainoni', interior - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch1890Burton Brothers
A Hunting Party, 1890A Hunting Party1890
Alfred Ernest Preece and wife Elizabeth Lindsay Preece on a tandem bicycle, 1890Alfred Ernest Preece and wife Elizabeth Lindsay Preece on a tandem bicycle1890
Amphitheatre at 'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch, 1890Amphitheatre at 'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch1890Burton Brothers
Antigua Boatsheds, 1890Antigua Boatsheds1890 · Central CityChristchurch Star
Avenue of trees, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, 1890Avenue of trees, Christchurch Botanic Gardens1890Larkin, Harold, 1868-1918
Avon River?, 1890Avon River?1890
Beach Road, 1890Beach Road1890
Bealey River, West Coast Road1553. Bealey River W. Coast Road. Burton Bros. Dunedin, 1890Bealey River, West Coast Road1553. Bealey River W. Coast Road. Burton Bros. Dunedin1890
Bicycle race at Lancaster Park, 1890Bicycle race at Lancaster Park1890
Bishop Julius, 1890Bishop Julius1890New Zealand Graphic
Canterbury College, 1890Canterbury College1890Larkin, Harold, 1868-1918
Canterbury College, 1890Canterbury College1890Larkin, Harold, 1868-1918
Canterbury College observatory building, 1890Canterbury College observatory building1890
Canterbury Metropolitan Show prize winners, November 6, 1890, 1890Canterbury Metropolitan Show prize winners, November 6, 18901890New Zealand Graphic
Chalet built at 'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch, 1890Chalet built at 'Wainoni' - home and Pleasure Gardens at Tahuna Park built by Professor Bickerton, Christchurch1890
Christchurch Museum, Worcester Boulevard, 1890Christchurch Museum, Worcester Boulevard1890
Christchurch Square from the Cathedral, 1890Christchurch Square from the Cathedral1890Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916
Christchurch Square from the Cathedral Tower, 1890Christchurch Square from the Cathedral Tower1890Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916
Christchurch railway yards, 1890Christchurch railway yards1890Christchurch Star
Christchurch representatives. Auckland champion meeting, February 13-14, 1891, 1890Christchurch representatives. Auckland champion meeting, February 13-14, 18911890New Zealand Graphic
Christchurch, south, 1890Christchurch, south1890

…and 786 more of the 1890s →

The 1900s 3,081

"An absent minded beggar", 1900"An absent minded beggar"1900
"An absent minded beggar" reverse, 1900"An absent minded beggar" reverse1900
"Avonhead" homestead, 1900"Avonhead" homestead1900
"Hillwood" Orchard, Heathcote Valley, 1900"Hillwood" Orchard, Heathcote Valley1900
"Hillwood", Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, 1900"Hillwood", Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley1900
"Hillwood", Heathcote, 1900"Hillwood", Heathcote1900
"Hillwood", Heathcote Valley, 1900"Hillwood", Heathcote Valley1900
275 Cambridge Terrace, 1900275 Cambridge Terrace1900Samuel Anstey
275 Cambridge Terrace, 1900275 Cambridge Terrace1900Samuel Anstey
39 Sandyford Street, Sydenham, 190039 Sandyford Street, Sydenham1900
A baby in a tin bath, 1900A baby in a tin bath1900
A boy in a garden, 1900A boy in a garden1900
A boy standing by a fence, 1900A boy standing by a fence1900
A boy with a shotgun next to a dog, 1900A boy with a shotgun next to a dog1900
A corner of the hospital grounds, 1900A corner of the hospital grounds1900
A country scene,  a railway bridge in Opawa, 1900A country scene, a railway bridge in Opawa1900
A day at the beach, 1900A day at the beach1900
A doll tea party, 1900A doll tea party1900
A man in a garden, 1900A man in a garden1900
A man next to a sign postJan Shuttleworth collection, 1900A man next to a sign postJan Shuttleworth collection1900
A man on a horse with a dog, 1900A man on a horse with a dog1900
A man reading a newspaper on the verandah, 1900A man reading a newspaper on the verandah1900
A man standing by the Avon, 1900A man standing by the Avon1900
A man walking down a street, 1900A man walking down a street1900

…and 3,057 more of the 1900s →

The 1910s 1,673

'Aulsebrook's parade to celebrate the end of the War', 1910'Aulsebrook's parade to celebrate the end of the War'1910
'Bunkered', 1910'Bunkered'1910Auckland Weekly News
1. Akaroa, General View, N.Z., 19101. Akaroa, General View, N.Z.1910
1. Akaroa, General View, N.Z., 19101. Akaroa, General View, N.Z.1910
1900s Truck, 19101900s Truck1910
A Christchurch farewell to the new Bishop of Waiapu, 1910A Christchurch farewell to the new Bishop of Waiapu1910Auckland Weekly News
A Curiosity From The Christchurch Museum, 1910A Curiosity From The Christchurch Museum1910Auckland Weekly News; Edgar R. Waite
A Favourite Christchurch Seaside Resort, 1910A Favourite Christchurch Seaside Resort1910Auckland Weekly News
A Popular Christchurch Picnic Resort, 1910A Popular Christchurch Picnic Resort1910Auckland Weekly News; W. Elliston
A Portion of Christchurch Hospital, 1910A Portion of Christchurch Hospital1910Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923
A Summer's Afternoon On The Avon River At Christchurch, South Island, N.Z., 1910A Summer's Afternoon On The Avon River At Christchurch, South Island, N.Z.1910Auckland Weekly News
A popular seaside resort, 1910A popular seaside resort1910Auckland Weekly News; W. Elliston
Akaroa Domain blockhouse, 1910Akaroa Domain blockhouse1910
Akaroa Domain bridge, 1910Akaroa Domain bridge1910
Akaroa Harbour from Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection, 1910Akaroa Harbour from Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection1910
Akaroa Harbour from Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection, 1910Akaroa Harbour from Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection1910
Akaroa Harbour from Lookout pointJan Shuttleworth collection, 1910Akaroa Harbour from Lookout pointJan Shuttleworth collection1910
Akaroa Harbour from Settlers HillJan Shuttleworth collection, 1910Akaroa Harbour from Settlers HillJan Shuttleworth collection1910
Akaroa Hospital on Bruce TerraceJan Shuttleworth collection, 1910Akaroa Hospital on Bruce TerraceJan Shuttleworth collection1910
Akaroa Lighthouse, 1910Akaroa Lighthouse1910
Akaroa sea-bath and bathing sheds, 1910Akaroa sea-bath and bathing sheds1910
All Saints Church, Burwood, 1910All Saints Church, Burwood1910
Alongside the wharf at Lyttelton, 1910Alongside the wharf at Lyttelton1910
Armagh Street Bridge, Christchurch, 1910Armagh Street Bridge, Christchurch1910Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923

…and 1,649 more of the 1910s →

The 1920s 1,517

'New Brighton', Christchurch, 1920'New Brighton', Christchurch1920Sydney Smith
29 Glandovey Road, Fendalton., 192029 Glandovey Road, Fendalton.1920
2nd prize at the Christchurch Show, 19202nd prize at the Christchurch Show1920J.H Tarrany
A close contest: the finish of the New Zealand Trotting Cup, 1920A close contest: the finish of the New Zealand Trotting Cup1920Auckland Weekly News
A day trip to Sumner, 1920A day trip to Sumner1920
A day trip to Sumner, 1920A day trip to Sumner1920
A picturesque pastoral scene near the River Avon, Christchurch, 1920A picturesque pastoral scene near the River Avon, Christchurch1920Auckland Weekly News
A record in the show ring: the well-known hunter Gaiety, owned by Miss McCarthy, Christchurch, 1920A record in the show ring: the well-known hunter Gaiety, owned by Miss McCarthy, Christchurch1920Auckland Weekly News
A view on the main road between Picton and Christchurch, South Island, showing the heavy groyne work, 1920A view on the main road between Picton and Christchurch, South Island, showing the heavy groyne work1920Auckland Weekly News
Addington School class photograph, 1920Addington School class photograph1920
Additions to house on the corner of Barrington and Rose Streets, 1923, 1920Additions to house on the corner of Barrington and Rose Streets, 19231920
Albert Charles Beken & Family on an outing, 1920Albert Charles Beken & Family on an outing1920
Alice Grundy feeding Topsy the horse, 1920Alice Grundy feeding Topsy the horse1920
Alice Grundy watering a trough, 1920Alice Grundy watering a trough1920
Amuri Motors display of Dodge Motor Cars, ca 1920, 1920Amuri Motors display of Dodge Motor Cars, ca 19201920National Library NZ on The Commons
Ancient Order of Foresters member, 1920Ancient Order of Foresters member1920
Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial, 1920Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial1920
Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial, 1920Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial1920
Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial, 1920Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial1920
Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial, 1920Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial1920
Arps House in Belfast, 1920Arps House in Belfast1920
Arthur Taylor - Doris Twelftree wedding, Christchurch. 1st March 1927, 1920Arthur Taylor - Doris Twelftree wedding, Christchurch. 1st March 19271920
Arthur Taylor - Doris Twelftree wedding, Christchurch. 1st March 1927, 1920Arthur Taylor - Doris Twelftree wedding, Christchurch. 1st March 19271920
Association Football in New Zealand: the North Island team, which beat the South Island representatives at Christchurch by 3 goals to 2, 1920Association Football in New Zealand: the North Island team, which beat the South Island representatives at Christchurch by 3 goals to 21920Auckland Weekly News

…and 1,493 more of the 1920s →

The 1930s 2,227

"The New Moon" cinema advertising slide, 1930"The New Moon" cinema advertising slide1930J C Williamson Picture Company Ltd
'Health week' in Christchurch, 1930'Health week' in Christchurch1930Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm)
'Home amusements' window display, 1930'Home amusements' window display1930
'School Time' window display, 1930'School Time' window display1930
'Scotland for ever!' pipers to the fore at the second rugby test between New Zealand and Britain, 1930'Scotland for ever!' pipers to the fore at the second rugby test between New Zealand and Britain1930Auckland Weekly News
'Whitcombes supply all school needs' window display, 1930'Whitcombes supply all school needs' window display1930
1931 Model A Ford bus at the Ford Garage, Oxford, 19301931 Model A Ford bus at the Ford Garage, Oxford1930
1935? Off to war, 19301935? Off to war1930
A Captain Cook memorial for Christchurch, 1930A Captain Cook memorial for Christchurch1930Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm)
A certain cure for late rising, 1930A certain cure for late rising1930Auckland Weekly News; Tiffen, G. M.
A thriving seaport on the East Coast of the South Island: glimpses of picturesque Timaru, 1930A thriving seaport on the East Coast of the South Island: glimpses of picturesque Timaru1930Auckland Weekly News; Harris, J.
A visitor from Scotland keenly interested in New Zealand's educational methods makes a permanent record of his observations, 1930A visitor from Scotland keenly interested in New Zealand's educational methods makes a permanent record of his observations1930Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm)
A wonderful egg-laying record, 1930A wonderful egg-laying record1930Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm)
Addington Timber Company office staff, timber machinists and joiners, 1937, 1930Addington Timber Company office staff, timber machinists and joiners, 19371930
Addington Timber Company, about 1937, 1930Addington Timber Company, about 19371930
Addington railway workshop buildings, 1930Addington railway workshop buildings1930Christchurch Star
Aerial view of Belfast east, 1930Aerial view of Belfast east1930
Aerial view of Belfast east, 1930Aerial view of Belfast east1930
Aerial view of Belfast east, 1930Aerial view of Belfast east1930
Akaroa Borough Council chambers, 1930Akaroa Borough Council chambers1930
Akaroa County Council crusher, 1930Akaroa County Council crusher1930
Akaroa District High School class, 1930Akaroa District High School class1930
All potential tennis champions: a great rally of young players at a recent schools' tournament in Christchurch, 1930All potential tennis champions: a great rally of young players at a recent schools' tournament in Christchurch1930Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm)
An important ecclesiastical event: the consecration of a new bishop of the Waiapu Diocese, North Island, 1930An important ecclesiastical event: the consecration of a new bishop of the Waiapu Diocese, North Island1930Auckland Weekly News; Hurst Studios

…and 2,203 more of the 1930s →

The 1940s 1,276

(1940) Christchurch airport (PB0904/1), 1940(1940) Christchurch airport (PB0904/1)1940V.C. Browne & Son
2nd Echelon NZ expediationary forces marching c... (PB2104/3), 19402nd Echelon NZ expediationary forces marching c... (PB2104/3)1940V.C. Browne & Son
2nd Echelon NZ expediationary forces marching c... (PB2104/4), 19402nd Echelon NZ expediationary forces marching c... (PB2104/4)1940V.C. Browne & Son
2nd Echelon NZ expediationary forces marching c... (PB2104/5), 19402nd Echelon NZ expediationary forces marching c... (PB2104/5)1940V.C. Browne & Son
52 Antigua Street doorway, 194052 Antigua Street doorway1940Alexander Edward Wildey
A day at the Races., 1940A day at the Races.1940
A day out in town, 1940A day out in town1940
A felled tree, 1940A felled tree1940
A tree lined park, 1940A tree lined park1940
A.M. Owen, 1940A.M. Owen1940Municipal Electricity Department
Abberley Park Hall, 1940Abberley Park Hall1940 · St AlbansChristchurch Star
Addington Power House and Substation, 1940Addington Power House and Substation1940Christchurch Star
Addington Power House and Substation, 1940Addington Power House and Substation1940Christchurch Star
Addington Power House and Substation, 1940Addington Power House and Substation1940Christchurch Star
Addington Power House and Substation, 1940Addington Power House and Substation1940Christchurch Star
Advertisement for Miss Sparkes bridal fashions, 1940Advertisement for Miss Sparkes bridal fashions1940
Aerial View of Dallington in the 1940s,, 1940Aerial View of Dallington in the 1940s,1940
Aerial view of Greenland, 1940Aerial view of Greenland1940
Aerial view of forest, 1940Aerial view of forest1940
Air force casualties overseas, 1940Air force casualties overseas1940Auckland Weekly News
Akaroa District High School portrait, 1940Akaroa District High School portrait1940
Akaroa Harbour from the domain, 1940Akaroa Harbour from the domain1940
Akaroa Hospital, 1940Akaroa Hospital1940
Akaroa centennial celebrations, 1940Akaroa centennial celebrations1940

…and 1,252 more of the 1940s →

The 1950s 792

"Land Sea Air World Wide Travel Service The New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd", 1950"Land Sea Air World Wide Travel Service The New Zealand Shipping Co Ltd"1950
"Refreshing as the Mountain Air Jeypine The Fragrant Pine Antiseptic and Germicide A Jeyes' Product", 1950"Refreshing as the Mountain Air Jeypine The Fragrant Pine Antiseptic and Germicide A Jeyes' Product"1950
219 Estuary Road, Christchurch, 1950219 Estuary Road, Christchurch1950Whitford, Lawrence Kenneth, 1900-1962
52 Antigua Street, 195052 Antigua Street1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A house and garden in Fendalton, Christchurch, 1950A house and garden in Fendalton, Christchurch1950National Publicity Studios
A man in a dinghy, 1950A man in a dinghy1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man in a kayak, 1950A man in a kayak1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man in a small sailing boat, 1950A man in a small sailing boat1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man on a footbridge, 1950A man on a footbridge1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man sitting in a boat, 1950A man sitting in a boat1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man sitting on a rock, 1950A man sitting on a rock1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man sitting on stairs, 1950A man sitting on stairs1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man smoking on the Lyttelton wharf, 1950A man smoking on the Lyttelton wharf1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A man walking on a gravel road, 1950A man walking on a gravel road1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A trip to the beach, 1950A trip to the beach1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A view of Manchester Street, going towards Christchurch City, including Avon River in the foreground, 1950A view of Manchester Street, going towards Christchurch City, including Avon River in the foreground1950
A view of Manchester Street, going towards Christchurch City, including Avon River in the foreground, 1950A view of Manchester Street, going towards Christchurch City, including Avon River in the foreground1950
A view of Manchester Street, going towards Christchurch City, including Avon river in the foreground, 1950A view of Manchester Street, going towards Christchurch City, including Avon river in the foreground1950
A woman in a gown, 1950A woman in a gown1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A woman on a footbridge, 1950A woman on a footbridge1950Alexander Edward Wildey
A young boy pulling a rope, 1950A young boy pulling a rope1950Alexander Edward Wildey
Addington Racecourse, Christchurch, 1950Addington Racecourse, Christchurch1950
Addington Sale Yards, Christchurch, 1950Addington Sale Yards, Christchurch1950
Aerial view of Addington Sale yards, 1950Aerial view of Addington Sale yards1950

…and 768 more of the 1950s →

The 1960s 387

Aerial view of Christchurch, 1960Aerial view of Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Aerial view of Christchurch International Airport, 1960Aerial view of Christchurch International Airport1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Aerial view of Christchurch International Airport, 1960Aerial view of Christchurch International Airport1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Aerial view of Lyttelton, 1960Aerial view of Lyttelton1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Aerial view of New Brighton, Christchurch, 1960Aerial view of New Brighton, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River from Hereford Street, Christchurch, 1960Avon River from Hereford Street, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River from Hereford Street, Christchurch, 1960Avon River from Hereford Street, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River from Worcester Street, Christchurch, 1960Avon River from Worcester Street, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Birds - Herons, 1960Birds - Herons1960Mr. D. Nicholson.
Birds - Moas, 1960Birds - Moas1960Mr. D. Nicholson.
Birds - Moas, 1960Birds - Moas1960Mr. D. Nicholson.
Birds - Moas, 1960Birds - Moas1960Mr. D. Nicholson.
Birds - Moas, 1960Birds - Moas1960Mr. D. Nicholson.
Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 1960Botanic Gardens, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Bowker Fountain and Victoria Square, Christchurch, 1960Bowker Fountain and Victoria Square, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Bowker Fountain and Victoria Square, Christchurch, 1960Bowker Fountain and Victoria Square, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Bridge of Remembrance and Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Bridge of Remembrance and Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Bridge of Remembrance and Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Bridge of Remembrance and Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch, 1960Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Canoeing on the Avon River, Christchurch, 1960Canoeing on the Avon River, Christchurch1960Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997

…and 363 more of the 1960s →

The 1970s 779

Air New Zealand DC8, Christchurch Airport, 1976, 1970Air New Zealand DC8, Christchurch Airport, 19761970Winkler, Rolf
Air New Zealand DC8, Christchurch Airport, 1976, 1970Air New Zealand DC8, Christchurch Airport, 19761970Winkler, Rolf
Air New Zealand cabin, 1976, 1970Air New Zealand cabin, 19761970Winkler, Rolf
Air New Zealand flight attendant, 1976, 1970Air New Zealand flight attendant, 19761970Winkler, Rolf
Akaroa Harbour, 1970, 1970Akaroa Harbour, 19701970Wakelin, Harry Leonard, 1914-2010
Akaroa, 1970, 1970Akaroa, 19701970Wakelin, Harry Leonard, 1914-2010
Akaroa, 1970, 1970Akaroa, 19701970Wakelin, Harry Leonard, 1914-2010
Akaroa, 1970, 1970Akaroa, 19701970Wakelin, Harry Leonard, 1914-2010
Avon River, 1970, 1970Avon River, 19701970Wakelin, Harry Leonard, 1914-2010
Avon River, 1970, 1970Avon River, 19701970Wakelin, Harry Leonard, 1914-2010
Avon River, Christchurch, 1970Avon River, Christchurch1970Wellington City Council
C class locomotive, Ferrymead, Christchurch, 1974, 1970C class locomotive, Ferrymead, Christchurch, 19741970Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Canoeing on the Avon River, Christchurch, 1970Canoeing on the Avon River, Christchurch1970Scott, Gordon Bruce, 1931-1997
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Avon River1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Hagley Park, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Hagley Park1970W Cleal
Canterbury - Christchurch City - Hagley Park, 1970Canterbury - Christchurch City - Hagley Park1970W Cleal

…and 755 more of the 1970s →

The 1980s 309

52 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa, Christchurch, 198052 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa, Christchurch1980Stewart, Diane Catherine, 1946-2003
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs, 1980Aerial view of farmlands and suburbs1980Tucker, Robert John, 1948-2023
Akaroa Lighthouse, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa Lighthouse, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 1983, 1980Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, 19831980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Boatsheds on the River Avon, Christchurch, 1980Boatsheds on the River Avon, Christchurch1980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991
Boatsheds on the River Avon, Christchurch, 1980Boatsheds on the River Avon, Christchurch1980Young, Eric William, 1913-1991

…and 285 more of the 1980s →

The 1990s 4

Avon River, 1990Avon River1990
Avon River/Ōtakaro, 1990Avon River/Ōtakaro1990
Christchurch Botanic Gardens, 1990Christchurch Botanic Gardens1990
Christchurch Provincial Chambers, 1999Christchurch Provincial Chambers1999Arthur Thomas Bothamley

The 2000s 551

City of Dunedin. Mayoral banquet in commemmoration of the opening of the Dunedin and Christchurch Railway. Saturday, 7th September, 1878. Toasts. Thos George, Dunedin [printer]., 2003City of Dunedin. Mayoral banquet in commemmoration of the opening of the Dunedin and Christchurch Railway. Saturday, 7th September, 1878. Toasts. Thos George, Dunedin [printer].2003National Library NZ on The Commons
James Rodger & Co (Firm) :The Bank of Prosperity. Good fortune and good cheer throughout the coming year. [Draft novelty Christmas and New Year gift cheque / printed by] James Rodger & Co. Christchurch. 191[4]., 2003James Rodger & Co (Firm) :The Bank of Prosperity. Good fortune and good cheer throughout the coming year. [Draft novelty Christmas and New Year gift cheque / printed by] James Rodger & Co. Christchurch. 191[4].2003National Library NZ on The Commons
James Rodger & Co (Firm) :The Consolidated Bank of Success. May courage and good health your course keep clear, and fortune favour you through all the year. [Draft novelty Christmas and New Year gift cheque / printed by] James Rodger & Co. Christchurch. 1, 2003James Rodger & Co (Firm) :The Consolidated Bank of Success. May courage and good health your course keep clear, and fortune favour you through all the year. [Draft novelty Christmas and New Year gift cheque / printed by] James Rodger & Co. Christchurch. 12003National Library NZ on The Commons
201 High Street, 2004201 High Street2004 · Central CityGreg O’Beirne
ANZ Bank Chambers, 2004ANZ Bank Chambers2004Greg O’Beirne
ANZ Bank Chambers dome, 2004ANZ Bank Chambers dome2004Greg O’Beirne
Alice in Videoland and The Physics Room, 2004Alice in Videoland and The Physics Room2004 · Central CityGreg O’Beirne
Armagh Street Bridge down the Avon River, 2004Armagh Street Bridge down the Avon River2004Greg O’Beirne
Armagh Street Bridge from Hamish Hay Bridge, 2004Armagh Street Bridge from Hamish Hay Bridge2004Greg O’Beirne
Art deco house, 2004Art deco house2004
Artist unknown :New Zealand mail [Cover of coloured shaped pillar box novelty card, with address label tied on. ca 1910]., 2004Artist unknown :New Zealand mail [Cover of coloured shaped pillar box novelty card, with address label tied on. ca 1910].2004National Library NZ on The Commons
Arts Centre western façade, 2004Arts Centre western façade2004 · Central CityGreg O’Beirne
Barcelona Wine Bar on Oxford Terrace, 2004Barcelona Wine Bar on Oxford Terrace2004Greg O’Beirne
Bellamy’s at the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings, 2004Bellamy’s at the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings2004Greg O’Beirne
Billens Building on High Street, 2004Billens Building on High Street2004Greg O’Beirne
Boats in Moncks Bay, 2004Boats in Moncks Bay2004Greg O’Beirne
Bridge of Remembrance, 2004Bridge of Remembrance2004 · Central CityGreg O’Beirne
Bridge of Remembrance down City Mall, 2004Bridge of Remembrance down City Mall2004Greg O’Beirne
Bridge of Remembrance, looking east, 2004Bridge of Remembrance, looking east2004Greg O’Beirne
Bridge of Remembrance, looking west, 2004Bridge of Remembrance, looking west2004Greg O’Beirne
Buildings along Oxford Terrace overlooking the Avon River, 2004Buildings along Oxford Terrace overlooking the Avon River2004Greg O’Beirne
Buildings along Tuam Street, 2004Buildings along Tuam Street2004 · Central CityGreg O’Beirne
Café Valentino restaurant and bar, 2004Café Valentino restaurant and bar2004Greg O’Beirne
Canterbury University Ilam campus, 2004Canterbury University Ilam campus2004 · IlamGreg O’Beirne

…and 527 more of the 2000s →

The 2010s 14

Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 2010Oxford Street, Lyttelton2010 · Lyttelton
School zone on Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 2010School zone on Oxford Street, Lyttelton2010 · Lyttelton
The Avon from Mona Vale Bathhouse, 2010The Avon from Mona Vale Bathhouse2010 · Fendalton
Demolition beside Beckenham Cycle Centre, 2011Demolition beside Beckenham Cycle Centre2011 · Beckenham
Demolition works at the Beckenham shops, 2011Demolition works at the Beckenham shops2011 · Beckenham
Former Wilhelm Arms and Optics site after demolition, 2011Former Wilhelm Arms and Optics site after demolition2011 · Beckenham
Hardings Chemists beside the Beckenham shops demolition, 2011Hardings Chemists beside the Beckenham shops demolition2011 · Beckenham
Upper-storey room exposed by demolition, 2011Upper-storey room exposed by demolition2011 · Somerfield
Christchurch Cathedral, 2012Christchurch Cathedral2012 · Central Citygeoftheref
Hagley Park, 2012Hagley Park2012 · Hagley Parkgeoftheref
Bridge of Remembrance Kids Zone attracts central city school pupils, 2014Bridge of Remembrance Kids Zone attracts central city school pupils2014 · Central CitySCIRT Communications Publisher: Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT)
Soon be No More!, 2014Soon be No More!2014 · Central CityJocey K
Gloucester Street bridge - video, 2016Gloucester Street bridge - video2016Fletcher Publisher: Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT)
Yaldhurst Memorial Hall, Christchurch, 2019, 2019Yaldhurst Memorial Hall, Christchurch, 20192019Elliott, Matt

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