Discover The Delights Of Peeling Back History
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Henry Phillips (1805 – 1877)
Henry Phillips (1805 – 1877) Died of old age Place of Death: Windwhistle, Canterbury * His land is now known as the suburbs of Phillipstown and St Martins. Story of the Phillipstown and St Martins – http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/phillipstown-st-martins-henry-phillips-1804-1877/ Henry is buried at Rookwood, Windwhistle, Canterbury. Photo courtesy of Hunting Kiwis – http://genealogyjourno.wordpress.com/ – http://genealogyjourno.wordpress.com/rural-cemeteries-of-canterbury-new-zealand/rockwood-station-graves-phillips/
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Different Versions One Hears – Henry Sewell
“[Robert Heaton]Rhodes (otherwise Bob the nipper)was there. What a different version one hears of the same story. It had been told greatly to [John] Deans’ credit that when the first 4 ships came out Deans supplied the settlers with meat at 6d a lb, whilst Rhodes [pictured] raised the price to 8d a lb which …
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Captain McLean (1826 – 1871)
I have always been very fortunate with my diggings (excuse the pun) around cemeteries when I find a tombstone that seems to offer up a good story. I enjoy nothing more than putting together the puzzle made from a few clues but this Captain McLean is keeping his secrets buried with him. I have more …
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New Regent Street
Even before the demolitions that have swept through Christchurch since the earthquakes, Cantabs have always been very protective of the city’s history. The rallies formed against some demolitions that happened pre-quakes and the defending of the open spaces at Hagley Park show that we, as a people, love our city – just as she is. …
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