Photographs of Christchurch Hospital buildings and departments including the haematology unit, renal laboratory, nurses' home, the Avon Hostel, orthotics department, medical centre, the children's ward, hydrotherapy pool, pharmacy, and dental department among others. Many photographs depict the building of the new buildings and the demolishing of the old buildings. Diagrams show the developments and expansions of the hospital and maps of the hospital.

Photographs also depict the lives of patients and staff in the hospital including their treatment and entertainment. New technology and methods are also shown.