Cashel Street Bridge Of Remembrance From East

Bridge of Remembrance

The Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch

Circa 1950

A competition was held for the design of the bridge and a Wellington architectural firm, Prouse and Gummer, was selected as the winner from 24 entries. The construction contract was let to D. Scott and Son for £16,078 and work started on 23 January 1923. The sculptural detail was created by Frederick Gurnsey, a local sculptor, and his assistant, Lawrence Berry. The bridge was opened on Armistice Day, 11 November 1924.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Black and white

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Bridge of Remembrance

February 2018

Variety of people enjoying their day in the renowned Bridge of Remembrance in the central city, looking through towards Oxford Terrace and Cashel Street.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Contributor: MG Karthik

Source: Entry in the 2018 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

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Bridge of Remembrance

22 February 2018

Repaired Bridge of Remembrance.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Source: Kete Christchurch

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

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The Bridge of Remembrance

Circa 1935

View of the bridge with Cashel Street in the background. A competition was held for the design of the bridge and a Wellington architectural firm, Prouse and Gummer, was selected as the winner from 24 entries. The construction contract was let to D. Scott and Son for £16,078 and work started on 23 January 1923. The sculptural detail was created by Frederick Gurnsey, a local sculptor, and his assistant, Lawrence Berry. The bridge was opened on Armistice Day, 11 November 1924.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Black and white

Reference ID: CCL-KPCD10-0073

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

Cashel Street Bridge Of Remembrance From East

6 October 2003

Pedestrian bridge linking Cambridge and Oxford Terrace. The Bridge of Remembrance was opened on Armistice Day, 11 November, 1924 and was dedicated to the memory of those who took part in the 1914-1918 war. At a later date further plaques were added to commemorate the battlefields of World War II.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South