Tūranga - Heritage Highlights: The Ballantyne’s Fire 1947
Tūranga
christchurch, new zealand · Accessibility info
Christchurch City Libraries
Event description
Photo Credit: Christchurch City Libraries CCL-KPCD01-0018 'Rescuing Mr K. Ballantyne from the burning building on Colombo Street, Christchurch'
The November 18th 1947 fire at Ballantynes’ Department Store claimed 41 lives and remains the worst fire in New Zealand’s history. Join Tony Phillips author of Always ready: Christchurch Fire Brigade: 1860-2010 as he discusses how this tragic event unfolded and the lessons learnt from the fire.
Ages: Recommended for Teens and Adults
Location: Tūranga - Auaha Hīhī / Spark Place, He Hononga | Connection, Ground Level
Special information: Join us for a cuppa at 10.45am
Cost: $FREE
Cancellations: Available, at any time.
- Find out about our Local History
Powered by
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
Sold out
Register