Royal visit to Christchurch

January 1954

"Photo taken by my father Peter Basire (a photographer) from his collection of the royal visit. Showing the royal couple waving to the people of Christchurch on the balcony of the Clarendon Hotel, Worcester Street." - Contributor's note

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square South

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2019 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH19-0303

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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