Sir John Cracroft Wilson (1808 – 1881)

The story of Sir John Cracroft Wilson and his Kashmir, whoops, Cashmere is very romantic to me as an historian. Cashmere is already such a pretty suburb that this story has just added so many new levels to a lovely part of Christchurch. To think of the original Cashmere Farm snug up against the Port …

Secret Caverns Are Built Behind Cashmere – 1942

Following the aftermath of the bombing of Pearl Harbour on 7th December 1941, New Zealand was gripped in fear of an invasion.  A plan would have to be made so that the Government could continue to govern if such an event should take place.  The cities of Wellington and Christchurch were chosen to house two …