The Weeping Willows Of Christchurch

The Weeping Willows of Christchurch has such a lovely sound to it 😉 By the Avon in Victoria Square, the story of Canterbury’s Weeping Willows are told on this plaque, a nearby Willow it seems standing guard 🙂 François Lelievre was born in Les Parlierre, France around the year of 1811. He grew up on …

The ‘Compte de Paris’ Arrived At Akaroa – 18th August 1840

On 18th August 1840, French ship, the ‘Compte de Paris’ sailed into Akaroa harbour with French and German settlers aboard. They all carried huge dreams but disappointment was to meet them in the form of the British flag. François Lelievre was born in Les Parlierre, France around the year of 1811. He grew up on …