King Street in the suburb of Sydenham, Christchurch

King Street in Sydenham- First mentioned in the Star in 1879 when it is reported that a deputation from Sandridge told a meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council there was a sand hole in King Street 4 feet deep. A small amount of information from the library website. Found the same article about the sand hole. There was a King St in most towns in New Zealand and I am not sure why as there was a queen on the throne during the settlement of New Zealand. Huge number of birth and death notices for this street. In 1887 someone was fined for wandering cows and this happened a lot in Christchurch. My personal favourite was in 1899 when someone was fined for riding a bike on the footpath. I think everyone must know how I feel about cyclists on the footpaths. In 1881 a hotel license was refused for a house on the corner of Colombo St and King St. In 1886 and 1890 there was mention of Sandridge Tce, King St, Sydenham. Looks like the area was originally called Sandridge. and there is still a Sandridge Hotel on Huxley St. In 1900 there was several mention of a Barnett Relief Fund and they raised enough money to buy a house on King St for a Mrs Barnett and her family. William Barnett was accidently killed in June 1900 when he tripped and his horse that was attached to a heavily laden van ran over him breaking his spine. Mrs Barnett had about 9 living children and must have been pregnant as she had a daughter in January 1901. The fundraising was led by Mr Manhire the mayor of Sydenham. King Street is a long street that runs from Colombo Street to Croydon Street. At the Colombo St end there is a Mitre 10 shop and a KFC. There are about 250 houses here dating from 1905 to a few newly built ones. Many houses on this street were built in the 1970s and of the ownership flats style. The houses from 1915 to 1920s look like they were worker cottages but have been modernised in such a way that they have no character. Many multi dwelling ugly buildings. There are a few houses that have an original look about them and are well maintained. A few rougher looking houses. It is a pity that the older houses have done up in such a way that they have lost all character. I didn’t particularly like the street. Another street that I walked back in February and missed loading to this site. Using lockdown as a good excuse to catch up on things.