Three descendants of the Watson family — (from left) Lynnette May, Gordon Watson and David Watson, greatgrandchildren of James and John Watson — visited Dunedin from Auckland to explore their ancestors’ grand design. : 'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
Three descendants of the Watson family — (from left) Lynnette May, Gordon Watson and David Watson, greatgrandchildren of James and John Watson — visited Dunedin from Auckland to explore their ancestors’ grand design. : 'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
A lithograph of the Grand Hotel soon after it opened in 1883. Image from Barbara Hosie Collection. : 'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
A lithograph of the Grand Hotel soon after it opened in 1883. Image from Barbara Hosie Collection. : 'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
The Southern Cross Hotel, formerly the Grand Hotel, pictured yesterday. Photo by Gerard O'Brien. : 'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
The Southern Cross Hotel, formerly the Grand Hotel, pictured yesterday. Photo by Gerard O'Brien. : 'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
'Walking in our ancestors' footsteps'
Secrets which have lain hidden for more than 100 years have been uncovered in Dunedin yesterday. Nigel Benson explores a grand old hotel.