01
On the Eve of War
At the turn of the twentieth century, Canterbury was one of the most prosperous provinces in New Zealand
02
Going to War
Britain’s declaration of war caused great excitement in Canterbury. Thousands enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force
03
The War Away
New Zealand soldiers and nurses endured the joys and sorrows of life at war and all had stories worth telling
04
05
Illness, Injury and Death
Up to 18.4 million people were killed and 23.7 million injured in World War One
06
Lives Changed
Everyone’s life was changed in some way by the War. Most New Zealanders knew someone who had died
07
Reflections
World War One prematurely ended the lives of millions and forever changed the world
08
Roll of Honour
Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice by adding a poppy to the Roll of Honour
This online exhibition is representative of Canterbury and World War One: Lives Lost Lives Changed, a temporary exhibition which ran from 30 November 2017 to 11 November 2018 at Canterbury Museum.
