Thames (NZ): Finding Photographs of Thames

 Where can you find 'online' Photographs of Thames?

     The aim is to collect and list the internet sites that have photographs of Thames. In the majority of cases you will be able to download the images, while in some cases it may be necessary to pay for higher resolution images. If you download any photographs - Please remember to give the appropriate photo credit.

• DigitalNZ Use desired 'search word' and thumbnails will appear for available photographs from all around New Zealand. If the results need refining, you can start by clicking on 'CONTENT PROVIDER' and restrict to selected content providers.

Screenshot of DigitalNZ and the Images available for "Thames'.

If preferred, search directly at a site that provides online images. My favourites are:

• Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand. A collection of high resolution images for download (free and for purchase).
• Archives New Zealand. Use search terms such as 'Thames photographs' and results will show for images and maps.
• Auckland Council Libraries.  Sir George Grey Collection, plus family contributions related to Thames.
• Auckland Council Libraries Kura Collection.
• Auckland War Memorial Museum. Online Collections. Narrow the search to Images and Downloadable images if desired - yes you will also get Thames England!
• Google Images - Always worth a try and great for picking up images (past and present) from websites.
• Kete Hauraki Coromandel - collection of images.
• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. A selection of search words reveals a wide variety of Thames photographs.

Screenshot of search results for 'Thames' at Museum of New Zealand.

• Papers Past - While the images are not always clear, there are a large number of illustrations / photographs of Thames / Thamesites.

The following blog posts will concentrate on photographers who have captured the history of Thames.

A permanent database will be maintained for easy access. Photographers / Companies to be examined include: 

AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO; BARTLETT, Robert Henry; BISHOP, G W; BURTON BROS: Alfred and Walter Burton; CAUSLEY, Frederick John; CHESTER, W A; CHESTER’S STUDIO; CLARKE, Clifton; COAD, William; DOD, Charles E; DUNNAGE, Edward Askham; FOY, James Joseph; FOY, Joseph Michael; FOY Bros, FRITH, Henry Albert; GRIGG, John; HAMMOND, Thomas William George Howard; HASSELT, Van; HEWIN Messrs; ILES ART STUDIO: Arthur James Isles; LONDON PORTRAIT STUDIOS; LOVEWELLS, WING & CO; LOW, John; LOW & MANDER; MARIBOE, P; MOUNTAIN, P; MUIR & MOODIE; NEAL, William Henry; REDFERN, George; REED, William Henry; RICHARDSON, James D; SCOTT, Thomas Sydney; SEVERN, Henry A; STEWART, F E; STEWART Bros; SWALES, Charles Edward; VEITCH, James; WEBSTER, Arthur James; WELLS, Ernest Edward; WESTON, Mr; and YEREX, John Henry.

In Closing - Take a Second Look in Colour:

The view north along Brown Street from the Albert Street intersect transports the reader back to the goldmining days. Two storied buildings lined the block, the Bank of New Zealand a symbol of success in the Grahamstown business district.

Take a few steps closer. Rickit's Stables and office are on the left, the Royal Hotel (corner Williamson & Brown Streets) in the centre, and the Lady Bowen Hotel on the right.