Places
In this section you can take a closer look at some of the actual places related to the Parker/Hulme case.

For now:

◦ Google Maps Parker/Hulme case map
   Find a lot of relevant places with Google Maps.
◦ Ilam Homestead
   The Hulme's residence.
◦ Christchurch in the fifties
   See the main city at the time of the case.
◦ Hoo St. Werburgh
   Where Hilary Nathan lived.
◦ Christchurch Girls' High School
   Where Pauline and Juliet met.


Christchurch in the fifties


The main 'place' must be Christchurch, new Zealand. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. In 1954 the city had a population level of around 191,000. To get a feel for life in the fifties in Christchurch you can watch some video's, and take a look at a picture galley, enjoy!

Christchurch Garden City of New Zealand (1952), also partially featured in 'Heavenly Creature'.


Christchurch Parade 1951. A unique look into the 1951 floral parade in Chirstchurch, New Zealand. This was the 'Canterbury centennial floral procession' held on 20 February 1951 as part of the Canterbury centennial celebrations. The florade was typical in Christchurch throughout the 1950s and 1960s.


1950s, 1960s Life in New Zealand, from 16mm. Clip has no audio, but the images are worth a look.


Christchurch in the fifties (gallery) >>
Christchurch Then & Now
A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday 22 February 2011 which struck the entire of the Canterbury region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) south-east of the central business district. It caused widespread damage across Christchurch, killing 185 people, in New Zealand's fifth-deadliest disaster.
Christchurch's central city and eastern suburbs were badly affected, with damage to buildings and infrastructure already weakened by the magnitude 7.1 Canterbury earthquake of 4 September 2010 and its aftershocks.
In this video you can see the changes...

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