Royal Aquarium Collection

Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden, Westminster...1876. Creator: C. R
Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden, Westminster, by the Duke of Edinburgh, 1876. There was an assembly of nearly ten thousand ladies

Opening concert at Royal Aquarium and Winter Garden, Westminster, London, Victorian Public Architecture 1870s
Vintage illustration of Opening concert at Royal Aquarium and Winter Garden, Westminster, London, Victorian Public Architecture 1870s

The boxing kangaroo at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho)
6014229 The boxing kangaroo at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boxing kangaroo at the Royal Aquarium, London)

Christmas Entertainments (litho)
1064157 Christmas Entertainments (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Caxton House, Entrance Hall (b / w photo)
3650459 Caxton House, Entrance Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxton House, Entrance Hall)

Interior of the Westminster Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden (engraving)
1621372 Interior of the Westminster Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Baby Barber (litho)
959149 The Baby Barber (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baby Barber. Illustration for A Phil May Medley (Graphic, 1903).); © Look and Learn

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Pongo at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603286 Pongo at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gorilla, Pongo, at the Royal Aquarium, in Westminster, London)

The Great Dive at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving)
603282 The Great Dive at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Dive at the Westminster Aquarium (Royal Aquarium)

Interior of the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603279 Interior of the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Westminster Aquarium and Summer and Winter Gardens)

Shaving competition at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603258 Shaving competition at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Professor Likontis Wonderful Roumanian Flea Circus (engraving)
603255 Advertisement for Professor Likontis Wonderful Roumanian Flea Circus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Funambulist Ella Zuila (engraving)
603251 Funambulist Ella Zuila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertsising Ella Zuila, the Australian Funambulist and heroine of the lofty wire)

Autumn Season at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603250 Autumn Season at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Programme of events during the autumn season at the Royal Aquarium, London)

Performing Lions at the Royal Aquarium, with Cubs born at the Aquarium, 6 August (engraving)
1605677 Performing Lions at the Royal Aquarium, with Cubs born at the Aquarium, 6 August (engraving) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gorilla "Pongo, "at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1589594 The Gorilla " Pongo, " at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gorilla " Pongo)

Opening of the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603273 Opening of the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Gardens, Westminster)

Advertisement for The Leopard Boy (engraving)
603254 Advertisement for The Leopard Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for The Leopard Boy, in Farinis Gallery)

Toy dog show at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603252 Toy dog show at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of The Graphic (published on 30 October 1886)

The latest cycling feat (engraving)
603288 The latest cycling feat (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The latest cycling feat: Looping the Loop, at the Royal Aquarium, in Westminster, London)

Advertisement for a six footed heifer (engraving)
603275 Advertisement for a six footed heifer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for a six footed heifer with five legs)

Zazel, who in 1877 was paid £100 a week to be shot from a cannon (photo)
559910 Zazel, who in 1877 was paid £ 100 a week to be shot from a cannon (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zazel)

Caxton House (b / w photo)
3650457 Caxton House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxton House. Illustration for The Modern Building Record Volume One Public Buildings)

Bird-Show of the London Ornithological Society at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1626166 Bird-Show of the London Ornithological Society at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dead Whale at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1589671 The Dead Whale at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dead Whale at the Royal Aquarium)

The Laplanders at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1589743 The Laplanders at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laplanders at the Royal Aquarium)

The Ping-Pong Tournament at the Royal Aquarium (litho)
1037511 The Ping-Pong Tournament at the Royal Aquarium (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ping-Pong Tournament at the Royal Aquarium)

The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho)
1036664 The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium)

The Collie Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1038003 The Collie Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collie Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster)

Christmas Entertainments (litho)
1064156 Christmas Entertainments (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

The Battle of the Giants, the Contest between Sandow and Samson at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1046716 The Battle of the Giants, the Contest between Sandow and Samson at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winter amusement in London (engraving)
728418 Winter amusement in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter amusement in London: the Crystal Ice Rink at the Royal Aquarium in Westminster)

The North Middlesex Flying Club Show of Homing Pigeons at the Royal Aquarium, Mr Evangelistis Mealy Cock
1598089 The North Middlesex Flying Club Show of Homing Pigeons at the Royal Aquarium, Mr Evangelistis Mealy Cock, " Dr Nansen" (litho) by English School

Toy Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1624759 Toy Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toy Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium)

Programme for The Royal Aquarium (engraving)
607765 Programme for The Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Programme for The Royal Aquarium for the week ending 12 January 1895)

Laplanders at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603272 Laplanders at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of illustrations depicting the Laplanders at the Royal Aquarium)

Advertisement for the Baldwin monkey (engraving)
603271 Advertisement for the Baldwin monkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Baldwin monkey, descent of 100 feet with a parachute)

The Dachshund and Basset-Hound Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1623365 The Dachshund and Basset-Hound Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

What can be done with Wild Horses, Sketches at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1624326 What can be done with Wild Horses, Sketches at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster for Art Metal Exhibition at the Royal Aquarium, 1898 (colour litho)
708903 Poster for Art Metal Exhibition at the Royal Aquarium, 1898 (colour litho) by Gloag, Isobel Lilian (1868-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printed by Hill)

Advertisment for the Petrified Man (engraving)
603290 Advertisment for the Petrified Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisment for the Petrified Man on display in the Trance Room)

Cover of the Royal Aquarium Handbook (engraving)
603285 Cover of the Royal Aquarium Handbook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of the Royal Aquarium Handbook)

Shooting at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving)
603280 Shooting at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of the Giants (engraving)
603274 The Battle of the Giants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of illustrations depicting the Battle of the GIants)

Advertisement for T A Kennedy (engraving)
603263 Advertisement for T A Kennedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for T A Kennedy, mesmerist, king laugh maker of the world)

Ping pong tournament at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603253 Ping pong tournament at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 21 December 1901)

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Royal Aquarium, a Victorian marvel nestled in Westminster, London. Built in the 1870s, this architectural gem was not only a stunning piece of public art but also a hub for entertainment and wonder. The opening concert at the Royal Aquarium and Winter Garden set the stage for an era of enchantment. As visitors stepped inside, they were greeted by captivating sights such as the boxing kangaroo lithograph that left them awe-struck. Christmas entertainments brought joy to all who entered these hallowed halls. Caxton House's entrance hall welcomed guests with its timeless beauty captured perfectly in black and white photography. Once inside, one could explore every nook and cranny of this magnificent structure. The interior of the Westminster Aquarium revealed an exquisite engraving showcasing both summer and winter gardens - a testament to nature's splendor. Curiosities abounded within these walls; from "The Baby Barber" lithograph to "London as seen from a Balloon" engraving, there was something to captivate every imagination. Pongo at the Royal Aquarium became an iconic figure etched into history through yet another mesmerizing engraving. Thrills awaited those brave enough to witness "The Great Dive, " immortalized forever on paper. And if you preferred more lighthearted entertainment, shaving competitions provided laughter aplenty within these very walls. But perhaps one of the most intriguing spectacles was Professor Likontis' Wonderful Roumanian Flea Circus - an advertisement turned engraving that showcased just how far human ingenuity could go when it came to amusement. As you stroll through history's corridors at the Royal Aquarium, let your senses be transported back to a time where elegance met excitement. This extraordinary venue remains etched into our collective memory as a testament to Victorian innovation and creativity - truly deserving its royal title.