Landmark
Avebury House was built in 1885 for William Flesher, who purchased the land in 1871. It would be the Flesher family home for 60 years. William’s son James inherited the property in 1889. A lawyer like his father, James was active in public affairs, a long-time city councillor, and Mayor of Christchurch 1923–5. In 1907 …