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Trist and Small: 1902

A 1981 article on Trist and Small in the Addington Raceway timeline.

A 1940s view of their premises in Kete Christchurch.

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We have digitised a rather splendid 1902 publication Tourists’ guide to Canterbury.

Merry Christmas!

Ngā mihi o te wā! We wish you and yours all the best for Christmas and the New Year from Christchurch City Libraries.

We are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 December). Check out our holiday opening hours for more details.

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Picturing Christmas past

View images of Christmas and pictures of the Hay’s Christmas Parade from our collection.

Our Flickr page also has a collection of images and photographs of Christmas.