He was commissioned to work on Christchurch Cathedral.

The earthquake also dealt severe damage to the famous Christchurch Cathedral.

It was founded in 1881 to educate 24 scholarship boys, who sang in the choir of Christchurch Cathedral.

Beside her was a facsimile of his father, constructed from the morning suit he'd worn on that glorious day in Christchurch Cathedral fourteen years ago.

Even in retirement, he continued a long association with the Christchurch Cathedral, having served as a lay canon since 1943.

In 1982 he became Dean of Christchurch Cathedral.

Vandervis supports the rebuild of the Christchurch Cathedral, which was partially destroyed in the earthquakes.

His funeral in Christchurch Cathedral was conducted with full military honours.

From 1962 until his ordination to the episcopate in 1966 he was Dean of Christchurch Cathedral.

The Duke was seen standing in the shadow of the ruined Christchurch Cathedral and also meeting fire crews.