John ‘Jack’ Etherden Coker (1831 -1894) Died of ill health Place of Death: Christchurch * Established the business that became the ‘Warners’ Hotel (Cathedral Square, 1863) and built the Cokers Building (Manchester Street, between George and Allen Streets, 1879). Both these buildings were lost to the quakes of 2011. For a closer look at …
Don’t know the year or location, but I just love this photo of two Cantabs have a chat over their bicycles! Delightful! *Image courtesy of The Canterbury Museum 10003 –http://www.canterburymuseum.com/ – (Robinson Collection)*
Even back in those days, attending the races was all about fashion! Some Cantab ladies enjoying Race Day at Riccarton Raceway, year unknown. *Image courtesy of The Canterbury Museum 92801- http://www.canterburymuseum.com/ – (Thompson Collection)
Jack Coker would be the first one to tell you that life didn’t always deal him a fair hand of cards but I think the real heartbreak of the Coker story is that his numerous legacies were ALL stolen away by the earthquakes of 2011. This bubbly, life-loving fellow is now in danger of being …
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshOyyfQ4ng *Image courtesy of the Canterbury Public Library – http://christchurchcitylibraries.com – File Reference CCL Photo CD 1, IMG0018
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Mb1Hn0LdE&feature=youtu.be *Image courtesy of the Canterbury Public Library – http://christchurchcitylibraries.com – File Reference CCL Photo CD 4, IMG0097
As the Bridle Path was being sliced into the side of the Port Hills, above Lyttelton – which was well under construction, at the foot of the path, another structure was rising; under the watchful eye of its owner, Major Alfred Hornbrook. It was Canterbury’s first commercial enterprise, hotel and humble grog stop – to …
“I hope you have not changed your mind about coming here; as I have a suggestion to make…relating to yourself and a pleasant colonising object…if you come do not let us be cut short on time…” And just like that, the idea of Canterbury is born in a simple conversation between two minds 😉 Edward …
Arthur Edgar Gravenor Rhodes (1859 -1922) Died of natural causes Place of Death: Christchurch * Was the first New Zealand born person to be elected into the House of Representatives. * Father of Rose Mairehau Hutton who is now remembered in the naming of the suburb ‘Mairehau’. * Chairman of the ‘New Zealand Shipping …
As Arthur Rennage Howard sipped his beer at the Day’s Hotel in Sumner, he looked at the time on his silver pocket watch. It was 4pm on Saturday, the 10th October 1885. He looked out the window as Sumner beach began to empty of sunbathers and swimmers, the sun beginning to lower in the sky. …
