Worcester Street and Cathedral Square

1960s

Worcester Street and Cathedral Square

1960s

View of Worcester Street and Cathedral Square. Cars are parked along Worcester Street outside the AMP building and Cathedral Square is busy with traffic and pedestrians.

Contributors note: "1960s central city street view, looking eastwards along Worcester St towards Cathedral Square. Cars are parked and moving, and pedestrians walking along the street and crossing the road."

Creator: Peter Basire

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2103

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