With a name like "Christ's Church", this city took particular care with it's church architecture. The Anglican Cathedral holds pride of place in the city square with lots of people drawn around it and into it.
The Catholic
Cathedral, with classical basilica proportions, compares favourably with many of the church buildings I saw in Europe.
There are many smaller churches and chapels of traditional styles in picturesque parts of the city. I chose this one because it is just across the lawn from our place.
The 1960's saw a "cultural revolution" in the western world. This was reflected in Church architecture. Again Christchurch was not to be outdone in taste and style. I first clapped eyes on this building in 1969. Locals call it the "Ski Jump" and one suggested that I include it.
With a name like "Christ's Church", this city took particular care with it's church architecture. The Anglican Cathedral holds pride of place in the city square with lots of people drawn around it and into it.
The Catholic Cathedral, with classical basilica proportions, compares favourably with many of the church buildings I saw in Europe.
There are many smaller churches and chapels of traditional styles in picturesque parts of the city. I chose this one because it is just across the lawn from our place.
The 1960's saw a "cultural revolution" in the western world. This was reflected in Church architecture. Again Christchurch was not to be outdone in taste and style. I first clapped eyes on this building in 1969. Locals call it the "Ski Jump" and one suggested that I include it.
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