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Band Rotundas
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Band rotundas were built in many public spaces across Christchurch to create permanent outdoor locations for the numerous bands to play in and to help to project their music into the surrounding area. The rotundas also provided a space for public speeches and commemorations. Although the public pastime of listening to band performances has declined, the rotundas still act as places for people to gather and remain features of the city.
Wrought iron fence in Sydenham Park
View of Sydenham Park taken from Colombo Street with wrought iron fence and band rotunda.
Boy Scouts Founders' Day Ceremony
Assistant area commissioner of the Boy Scouts, G.H. Coley, speaks to a gathering at the Bandsmen's Memorial Rotunda, Christchurch Botanic Gardens during the Founders' Day ceremony.
Bandsmens Memorial Rotunda, Botanical Gardens Christchurch
Don Colemso and other members of the North West Kiwanis repaint the Bandsmen Memorial rotunda in the Botanic Gardens.
Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda
People sitting outside the Thomas Edmonds Restaurant at the Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda.
Repairs to Edmond's band rotunda
Workers upgrading the Edmonds Band Rotunda on the banks of the Avon River.
Redevelopment for Edmonds Band Rotunda
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda on the banks of the Avon River, looking west with buildings on Cambridge and Oxford terraces.
Band Rotunda at Caroline Bay
Band rotunda with clock tower at Caroline Bay.
Couple dancing in the Bandsmen's Memorial Rotunda
Photographer's note: Couple practice their dance routine in Bandsmen's Memorial Rotunda, Hagley Park.
Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda on Cambridge Terrace as seen from across the Avon River on Oxford Terrace.