Barnett Avenue in the suburb of Sydenham, Christchurch

Barnett Ave – Named after Councillor John Septimus Barnett (1869?-1945). This was a special avenue constructed in 1938 on which were built cottages for old-age pensioners. The street was named as a compliment to Barnett who was chairman of the housing sub-committee. The first 16 houses were offically opened by the mayor on 26 August 1939.
Interesting information from the library website. Not many old age pensioners living here these days. Seems to be mostly people with mental health and drug issues and luckily today I had no problems. This street is next to Sydenham Park and a couple of years ago I was followed by a man here and it was scary especially as he was yelling and screaming. I don’t often feel nervous walking in Christchurch but I did that afternoon as it was getting on for dusk. The flats all look exactly the same and are fairly untidy.