Unidentified woman walking down Worcester Street

1960s

An unidentified woman walking down Worcester Street. NCR and Christchurch Gas Company head office are visible behind her. Bicycles are leaned up against the Gas Company building, and cars parked along the street.

Contributors note: "1960s Christchurch. A lady (maybe an employee of this business) walking outside NCR, Cash Registers, Adding Machines, business on Worcester Street looking westwards towards Oxford Tce."

Creator: Peter Basire

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

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

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2105

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Unidentified woman walking down Worcester Street

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