Previously only available in an online text form, one of the most useful and readable books about Wellington’s local history is now fully digitised on Wellington City Recollect.
Purchased over 40 years ago, our collection of over 700 images by one of New Zealand’s most significant photographers of the 20th century is now available to view on Wellington City Recollect.
One of Wellington’s most significant independent media outlets of the 1990s has been fully digitised and is now available to view on Wellington City Recollect.
Wellington City Libraries is proud to host a remarkable collection of photographs on Recollect that capture the vibe of our city from three decades ago.
Now digitised on Wellington City Recollect, ‘Design and Living’ published in 1947 offers pertinent solutions to our current housing issues nearly 75 years later.
2021 marked the 70th anniversary of the longest labour dispute in Aotearoa’s history. A selection of pamphlets and newsletters from the Wellington Waterside Workers’ Union is now on Recollect.
Previously only available in an online text form, one of the most useful and readable books about Wellington’s local history is now fully digitised on Wellington City Recollect.
A century ago, Wellington City Council was dealing with similar issues to those facing planners today.
Purchased over 40 years ago, our collection of over 700 images by one of New Zealand’s most significant photographers of the 20th century is now available to view on Wellington City Recollect.
Recollect now hosts the complete digitised collection of Scope, the essential guide to Wellington’s alternative scene in the early 1990s.
A record of public art of the 1990's, as digitised by our heritage team.
One of Wellington’s most significant independent media outlets of the 1990s has been fully digitised and is now available to view on Wellington City Recollect.
“For the Empire and for Freedom we must all do our bit. The men go forth to Battle, the women wait – and knit.”
Wellington City Libraries is proud to host a remarkable collection of photographs on Recollect that capture the vibe of our city from three decades ago.
Now digitised on Wellington City Recollect, ‘Design and Living’ published in 1947 offers pertinent solutions to our current housing issues nearly 75 years later.
Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands by Queen Victoria's was published privately in 1867.
2021 marked the 70th anniversary of the longest labour dispute in Aotearoa’s history. A selection of pamphlets and newsletters from the Wellington Waterside Workers’ Union is now on Recollect.
Completed in 1904, the Levin House was one of the most extravagant houses ever constructed in Wellington to that time.
For generations of Wellingtonians, Post Office Square was regarded as the centre of town.
From our Rare Book Collection: 1503 illustrated edition of Terentius Comico Carmine
What was Wellington's restaurant scene like over 40 years ago?
The RMS Empress of Britain visited Wellington in 1938; one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners of the period.
This souvenir publication offers a nostalgic look at the ‘Golden Age’ of radio in Wellington.
Crofton Downs is known for its steep hills, but the origin of the suburb’s name can be found in neighbouring Ngaio.