Completed in 1930, the Christchurch Teachers’ Training College was designed in Gothic Revival style by George Penlington, the Canterbury Education Board Architect. The unstable ground, with a high peat content, caused the building to settle and crack within a year of construction.[1] The training college had a close connection to the nearby Christchurch Normal School, later known as Cranmer Court. The Normal School provided a 'normal' school environment where since 1877, trainee teachers could observe their experienced peers in a teaching environment. The trainee teachers were based at the Normal School until the Teachers' College Building was built for them.[2]

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1. Peacock Fountain – Christ's College Canterbury loop from Christchurch

5.55km

01:25

10m

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2. World Peace Bell, Christchurch – Peacock Fountain loop from Christchurch

7.63km

01:56

20m

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3. Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower – Peacock Fountain loop from Christchurch

5.51km

01:24

20m

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1. Peacock Fountain – Christ's College Canterbury loop from Christchurch

2. World Peace Bell, Christchurch – Peacock Fountain loop from Christchurch

3. Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower – Peacock Fountain loop from Christchurch

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