Kings Arms hotel

Kings Arms Hotel, Castle Street, Christchurch. Photo could possibly be of a Christchurch Times photograph C.1905. 2 horses are shown hitched to the front of an early type motor car outside the front entrance of the hotel. The 2 horses are being held by man. 2 men are in the car, one at least is in uniform. This photograph has been used in Allen Whites book on Castle street, page 31. Caption states: A not uncommon sight in 1904. A visitor having to return home by horse power, A3014 Clement by Norman Barnes.