Not just for couples - Wellington’s puts on a Valentine’s Day for everyone!
Valentine’s Day evening in 1995 was a marvellous affair where everyone could enjoy the festivities. On show at the waterfront was an Absolutely Positively Wellington air balloon, a trio of string musicians and a spontaneous recital of the famous balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet. For the romantics, a selection of flowers was on sale and local bars served Valentine’s Day themed drinks and nibbles.
References:
Archives:
00558:1:2: 9A, 12A (Valentine’s Night)
00558:1:3: 10A, 13A
Alexander Turnbull Library:
Wellington waterfront, Shed 35, arrival of the All Blacks. Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/1-032548-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22826241
Earthworks for Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Wellington Botanic Gardens, Wellington. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: 114/123/13-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22685770
Oriental Bay, Wellington. Wright, Henry Charles Clarke, 1844-1936 :Negatives. Ref: 1/1-020596-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22783729