Horology
The Richardson Long-Case Clock (1917)
A TREASURE REDISCOVERED This very important hand-made clock case came into my possession in 2019. It is made competently of English Oak, with several iconic…
The research & collections of Terry Sutcliffe
A closer look at
New Zealand’s
past.
Every object has a story. Explore the people, places and everyday things that shaped our history.
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Remuera
L.J. Keys Grocer’s Store
CORNER OF CLONBERN & REMUERA ROADS Article by Terry Sutcliffe A while ago I was given a bundle of over fifty accounts, invoices and letters…
Pharmacy
Dispensing in New Zealand (1880 onwards)
“Specie Jars + Speedy Oil” (Part Two of a talk given to the Medical History Society in 2006) I continue tonight from the position of…
Remuera
The Ladies College, Remuera
Terry is researching the fascinating history of The Ladies College, which existed in Remuera between 1880 and 1934. (Please click here for Timeline) The Ladies College…
Remuera
The Days of Trams in Remuera
Summary of a talk given by Terry Sutcliffe and film and photographic evening put on by Remuera Heritage Society for the Auckland Heritage Festival September…
Museum
History of Te Mama Millennium Museum
Te Mama Millennium Museum was opened at 11:30pm on 31 December 1999 – believed to be the last museum collection opened in the previous millennium!…
A lifelong interest in history
Meet Terry Sutcliffe
Terry’s research brings together social history, horology and the stories behind a personal collection of photographs, documents and objects.