Lansbury Avenue in the suburb of Strowan, Christchurch

Lansbury Ave in Strowan – Named after George Lansbury (1859- 1940). Lansbury was a British Labour politician, socialist, Christian pacifist and newspaper editor. He was leader of the British Labour Party 1931-1935. A Papanui war memorial street. First mentioned in The Press in 1941. First appears in street directories in 1943.A small amount of information from the library information. Another war memorial street and check out the NZhistory website for more information. There is a war memorial plaque at the entrance to the street. This street seems to have been formed where 21 to 27 Hawthorne St would have been. On Paper Past there was a new house for sale in 1941. A few death notices but there were many entries in 1940s and 1950s for winning prizes in various best gardens and most beautiful street competitions. In 1960 the street was extended and 11 sections available. Found ads mentioning that the sections were part of the Stirling Vinery and one gave a map showing the sections. Stirling Vinery was at 128 Blighs Rd and extended to Lansbury Ave. The glasshouses from the vinery were also for sale. There are a few houses from 1940s but most date from 1960s and 1980s. I walked this street yesterday while I was geocaching in the area. Personally I found the street boring but some of the gardens were nice. Surprisingly for me but a modern looking house took my eye and I liked it. I was also surprised that the QV website gave a date of 1940 for this house. It is either a rebuilt or been altered a lot since the original build. There is a bridge over the railway line on this street as well.