20 October 2025

Selwyn in the Spotlight: Objects

Join Paulien Martens of Canterbury Museum as she tells stories about objects from the Selwyn District in the Canterbury Museum's Collection.

Canterbury Museum cares for many objects that are connected to the people of Waitaha Canterbury.

This talk will zoom in on local history by focusing on a selection of objects related to the Selwyn District. Through storytelling about these objects, you will be taken on a journey through Canterbury Museum’s collection and learn something new about the social history of Selwyn along the way. 

Please note this talk has no cover charge but donations are welcomed.

Image: Burnham Group of Soldiers, Standish and Preece, Canterbury Museum Collection

 

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Canterbury Museum cares for many objects that are connected to the people of Waitaha Canterbury.

This talk will zoom in on local history by focusing on a selection of objects related to the Selwyn District. Through storytelling about these objects, you will be taken on a journey through Canterbury Museum’s collection and learn something new about the social history of Selwyn along the way. 

Please note this talk has no cover charge but donations are welcomed.

Image: Burnham Group of Soldiers, Standish and Preece, Canterbury Museum Collection

 

Location
CWEA, 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central

Event contact

Canterbury Workers Educational Association
03 366 028585
margaret@cwea.org.nz www.cwea.org.nz/courses/

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