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Some of the images of the cathedral taken in June 2014
Post -earthquake photos of the Ward's Brewery hop kiln, demolished September 2013 despite receiving funding from the Earthquake Heritage Fund.
Rally for democracy December 2012 and presentation of open letter to the Prime Minister on the steps of Parliament by Christchurch opposition MPs
City from the Air November 7, 2012
Protest at demolition of Cranmer Courts October 2012
Photographs of the Cathedral from above and all sides.
Although the spire has gone it can be seen from these images that the roof is intact . The usual west end view showing the collapsed steeple and the severely damaged front facade gives a misleading picture of the extent of the damage. When seen from all sides it is easy to understand why some engineers believe that the Cathedral can be saved and that demolition almost to the ground is unnecessary. See more on engineering opinions here
Although the spire has gone it can be seen from these images that the roof is intact . The usual west end view showing the collapsed steeple and the severely damaged front facade gives a misleading picture of the extent of the damage. When seen from all sides it is easy to understand why some engineers believe that the Cathedral can be saved and that demolition almost to the ground is unnecessary. See more on engineering opinions here
Photo of the Cathedral taken May 2, 2012 after demolition of the spire
Examples of earthquake damaged churches in Italy which are being restored
The Church of the Holy Savior (built in 1847), Gyumri, Armenia, after the earthquake of 1988
The Church of the Holy Savior (built in 1847), Gyumri, Armenia, being reconstructed after the earthquake of 1988
