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May 7, 2024 · The first European settlements. Captain William Rhodes first visited in 1836. He came back in 1839 and landed a herd of 50 cattle near Akaroa. The first attempt at settling on the plains was made by James Herriot of Sydney. He arrived with two small groups of farmers in April 1840.
We may be familiar with the Georgian architecture found in and around Christchurch but what was life like at the time, who were the movers and shakers and what did they get up to? A light-hearted glimpse into Christchurch in the 18th century.
May 7, 2024 · The "Sarah and Elizabeth" on 12 April 1840 landed Messrs Herriott, McGillivray, Ellis, Shaw (and his wife) and McKinnon (with his wife and children) - the first European settlers on the plain. By early 1841 this party had abandoned its attempt to establish a farm near what is now Hagley Park.
Mar 14, 2021 · By Tim Lambert. Saxon Christchurch. Christchurch began as a Saxon village. Its original name was Tweoxneam, which means between 2 rivers. The Saxon settlement stood on a triangular piece of land between the rivers. Early in the 10th century, Christchurch was made a burgh or fortified settlement.
This page features a collection of historical maps related to Christchurch. A range of high-definition maps from different sources and years can be explored here: https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Fenland. Key to Map of Christchurch Village.
About 200 years ago, people from Britain, Europe, and America were exploring the world to find new land to live on. The governments of these countries wanted to own more land and have more power in the world, and they wanted to find new people to trade with.
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Bibliography. Citations. History of Christchurch. Christchurch is a major city in the Canterbury Region, and is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. Established as an outpost of the British Empire in 1850, it is today the second largest city in New Zealand, after Auckland .
