Windows on the past: Learning from our city's archaeology
A panel of Christchurch-based archaeologists present six entertaining short talks on various aspects of life as shown by the artefacts themselves.
Archaeology provides us with a unique window into the past, allowing us to learn from the physical things people left behind. Ōtautahi Christchurch’s 19th-century residents left all kinds of things behind, from houses and bridges to wells and cosmetic pots, and all the things found at the new Court Theatre site. Come along to an evening of quick and fascinating talks from six local archaeologists, sharing what they’ve learnt about life in 19th-century Canterbury through archaeology. We can guarantee you’ll laugh, and that you’ll gain some fascinating insights into life in the 19th-century city!
Speakers
- Alana Kelly, Underground Overground Archaeology
- Clara Watson, Underground Overground Archaeology
- Jessie Garland, Christchurch Archaeology Project
- Katharine Watson, Christchurch Archaeology Project
- Matthew Hennessey, Top Hat Heritage
- TJ O'Connell, South Island Archaeology
This event has been organised in partnership with Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Christchurch Archaeology Project. For more information visit the Christchurch Archaeology Project website.
Archaeology provides us with a unique window into the past, allowing us to learn from the physical things people left behind. Ōtautahi Christchurch’s 19th-century residents left all kinds of things behind, from houses and bridges to wells and cosmetic pots, and all the things found at the new Court Theatre site. Come along to an evening of quick and fascinating talks from six local archaeologists, sharing what they’ve learnt about life in 19th-century Canterbury through archaeology. We can guarantee you’ll laugh, and that you’ll gain some fascinating insights into life in the 19th-century city!
Speakers
- Alana Kelly, Underground Overground Archaeology
- Clara Watson, Underground Overground Archaeology
- Jessie Garland, Christchurch Archaeology Project
- Katharine Watson, Christchurch Archaeology Project
- Matthew Hennessey, Top Hat Heritage
- TJ O'Connell, South Island Archaeology
This event has been organised in partnership with Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Christchurch Archaeology Project. For more information visit the Christchurch Archaeology Project website.
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, 83 Clyde Road, Ilam
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