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Worcester Street, Christchurch
Worcester Street is a road in the Christchurch Central City, central city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It runs from the intersection of Rolleston Avenue in the west, and terminates in the east at the intersection of Woodham Road in Linwood, New Zealand, Linwood. Between Rolleston Avenue and Cambridge Terrace, it is known as Worcester Boulevard. Geography Worcester St runs for roughly from west to east through the centre of Christchurch, and is parallel and one block to the south of Gloucester Street. Between Rolleston Avenue and Cambridge Terrace, it is known as Worcester Boulevard, before crossing over the Avon River (Canterbury), Avon River (pictured). As the street reaches Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Cathedral Square it has a slight deviation as it curves around the north side of the ChristChurch Cathedral, before continuing eastward towards Latimer Square. Afterwards, the street continues uninterrupted before ending at the intersection with Woodham Road in reside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canterbury Museum, Christchurch
The Canterbury Museum is a museum located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the city's Cultural Precinct. The museum was established in 1867 with Julius von Haast – whose collection formed its core – as its first director. The building is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by Heritage New Zealand. Directors The title curator and director has been used interchangeably during the history of Canterbury Museum. Von Haast was the museum's inaugural director; Haast died in 1887. Following Haast's death, Frederick Hutton was acting director until Henry Ogg Forbes took on a permanent position in December 1888 upon his return from England. In August 1892, Forbes permanently moved to England, and Hutton was appointed full director from May 1892 until October 1905. Hutton applied for leave to travel to England, and Charles Chilton was acting director from March 1905; Hutton died on his return journey from England and Chilton retained his acting role un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
