Armistice Day and The Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch

A DigitalNZ Story by Donna Robertson

Remembering those who have fallen - the end of World War One on 11 November 1918. The Bridge of Remembrance opened on 11 November 1924. http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/armistice-day-11-november/ http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/bridge-of-remembrance/

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Image: Crowd in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, celebrating Armistice Day

Crowd in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, celebrating Armistice Day

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lord Jellicoe inspects the First Canterbury Guard of Honour, Anzac Day, foundation stone ceremony, Bridge of Remembrance

Lord Jellicoe inspects the First Canterbury Guard of Honour, Anzac Day, foundation stone ceremony, Bridge of Remembrance

Kete Christchurch

Image: The Territorials cross the Bridge of Remembrance on the way to King Edward Barracks

The Territorials cross the Bridge of Remembrance on the way to King Edward Barracks

Kete Christchurch

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1919 Military Parade at Akaroa to celebrate the visit of the French Mission to New Zealand

Kete Christchurch

Image: “It’s over!” Armistice Day in Cathedral Square

“It’s over!” Armistice Day in Cathedral Square

Lost Christchurch

Newspaper

EXCITEMENT AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 13 November 1918)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Bridge of Remembrance Christchurch Tourist Series 2097

Bridge of Remembrance Christchurch Tourist Series 2097

Auckland Libraries

Image: Bridge of Remembrance

Bridge of Remembrance

Kete Christchurch

Image: The Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch

The Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Avon River, including Bridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch

Avon River, including Bridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: The foundation stone of the Bridge of Remembrance

The foundation stone of the Bridge of Remembrance

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Poster advertising the laying of the foundation stone of the Bridge of Remembrance

Poster advertising the laying of the foundation stone of the Bridge of Remembrance

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: A Bob Semple tank crosses the Bridge of Remembrance during a defence parade through Christchurch

A Bob Semple tank crosses the Bridge of Remembrance during a defence parade through Christchurch

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Bristol Freighter Tour, view of the 'Bridge of Remembrance' with stone archway war memorial over the Avon River, Christchurch City, Canterbury Region

Bristol Freighter Tour, view of the 'Bridge of Remembrance' with stone archway war memorial over the Avon River, Christchurch City, Canterbury Region

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Two brothers, visiting Christchurch, in front of the Bridge of Remembrance, 1950s

Two brothers, visiting Christchurch, in front of the Bridge of Remembrance, 1950s

Kete Christchurch

Image: Bridge of Remembrance, Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch

Bridge of Remembrance, Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch

Kete Christchurch

Image: Armistice telegram

Armistice telegram

Kete Christchurch

Image: Germany Down and Out

Germany Down and Out

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira

Image: Armistice bonfire 1918

Armistice bonfire 1918

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Armistice Day kitchenalia display

Armistice Day kitchenalia display

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Wreaths

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Sergeant Henry Nicholas

Sergeant Henry Nicholas

Christchurch City Libraries

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