Discover The Delights Of Peeling Back History
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GLENTUNNEL – James McIlraith (1834 – 1903)
James McIlraith was the half brother of Jane Deans. He came to New Zealand with two of his brothers, Hugh and George from Scotland, to help Jane after the death of her husband (John Deans I) in 1854. He went on to manage Homebush even after his nephew John Deans II came of age and …
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The Albert Edward Oak
The Albert Edward Oak, the oldest tree in the Botanical Gardens. This tree was planted on the 9th July 1863 in celebration of the marriage of Prince Albert to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. This tree is now regarded to be the beginning of the gardens that we know today. Prior to 1863, the gardens were …
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Captain Joseph Thomas (1803 – ?)
Captain Joseph Thomas is easily the most forgotten man in Christchurch’s history. Born in 1803, Joseph was educated at the Royal Military College – so naturally he spent the beginning of his working life in the Army. He served in India and the West Indies, retiring in 1830. He travelled to South America where he …
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That Gotta Hurt
What can one say?? Photo taken at Lancaster Park in 1887. Cyclist was F. Wood and historians believe this photo was staged. Great photo though 😉 *image courtesy of http://thenewzealandjournal.blogspot.co.nz *
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