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Retreat Road homeowner graffiti

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Lawrence

A lot of Retreat Road is gone now and, as houses have been abandoned, parting gestures have been left. Some are fond farewells and others more specific and pointed. Here are two that have personal messages for insurers. The first … Continue reading →

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Avonside photography project update

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Lawrence

The University of Canterbury have posted more information about the project Thx 4 the Memories  here. There are also more photographs on Tim Veling’s website here. Use the little grey slidey-thing just below the photographs to move through the collection. … Continue reading →

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THX 4 THE MEMORIES

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Lawrence

In November 2011 there was a blog entry Photographing the loss of Avonside (here) about a project to record a number of post-earthquake personal experiences. The purpose was to record, over a period of years, the lives of some Avonside … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Avonside – Holy Trinity Avonside

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Avonside-blog

For those who, like Julie, weren’t able to be in Avonside today. Holy Trinity Avonside hosted a service of thanksgiving this afternoon remembering and giving thanks for life in Avonside. After the service there was afternoon tea and a wide … Continue reading →

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Remembering and giving thanks for life in Avonside

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Avonside-blog

INVITATION You are cordially invitedto join us for the opening of aPHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONRemembering and giving thanks for life in AvonsideEaster Sunday 31 March 2013 at 2pmHosted bythe Church of the Most Holy Trinity Avonside168 Stanmore RoadOutdoor service led by Bishop … Continue reading →

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