• MIDDLETON GRANGE – THE LAND OF GOD AND EDUCATION

    It can be funny how a stretch of land seems destined to know only one purpose. I have come across this from time to time and it is amazing how many different sets of feet can walk that land and yet they all entwine into a wonderful themed history. This is the case of Middleton …

  • THE OCCIDENTAL

    I will always be grateful to my ex-workmates of Bryco-ProPrint (now out of business) who introduced me to the old ‘Occi’ around 1999/2000.  I was invited along to watch the All Blacks on the big screen and have a sampling of the backpacker’s famous roast dinner.  I know I looked up at the façade as …

  • CRANMER, LATIMER & RIDLEY – THE OXFORD MARTYRS

    Never one to sit down in front of the tele at the same time or on the same channel, I have developed the habit of watching a TV series all at once, easily finishing a season’s worth in a day.  I love it!  It was no different when the time came to watch ‘The Tudors’ …

  • The Apothecaries Hall

    In 1859, on the Southwestern corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets, a handsome, new two story wooden structure was built for Drs. Hilson and Turnbull. Designed by Thomas Tomes, the two doctors had wanted a bigger facility to replace their current quarters in Cashel Street which would not only house consultation & surgery rooms but …

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