Open Christchurch 2024: War Memorial Walk with Jenny May and Grant Wilkinson
Event description
Open Christchurch 2024: War Memorial Walk
With: Jenny May and Grant Wilkinson
Architectural historian Jenny May and engineer Grant Wilkinson lead a walk from the Bridge of Remembrance to the Citizens’ War Memorial, two very different approaches to memorialising the wars - one architectural and one sculptural. Why do we have two? What is their history? What has their post-quake restoration entailed? Join this walk to find out. $5 + BFs.
Sunday 5 May: 2-3.30pm
Tours with limited numbers, bookings essential
(The meeting point will be sent to registered attendees)
Important things to know for this guided walk
- This walk is 1.5 hours long.
- For more information regarding accessibility, feel free to contact us at openchch@teputahi.org.nz.
- The hosts will let you know what is permitted photography-wise
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About Open Christchurch:
3-5 May 2024
Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture. It’s for everyone in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Building owners/kaitiaki will literally open their doors so you can experience great design from the inside
Uncover new spaces or get up close to the buildings you love. With 50+ buildings and 4 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.
Visit openchch.nz for more information.
Photo courtesy of Christchurch City Council