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London Zoo, Whit Monday, 1866
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London Zoo, Whit Monday, 1866
Engraving showing the crowd of visitors at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1866. On the right of the picture are the cages of the big carnivores (lions, tigers etc.) whilst in the background a couple of brown bears are shown climbing a wooden pole to be fed
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1866 Back Ground Cages Carnivores Climbing Lions Monday Pole Shown Societys Visitors Whilst Whit Zoological
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"This engraving captures the bustling atmosphere of Whit Monday in 1866 at the Zoological Society's Gardens, now known as London Zoo, located in Regent's Park. The large crowd of visitors is shown in the foreground, their curiosity piqued by the cages of the big carnivores, including lions and tigers, which line the right side of the image. In the background, a couple can be seen in the midst of the excitement, watching as two brown bears climb a wooden pole to be fed. The historical significance of this image lies in its depiction of a popular leisure activity during the Victorian era, where people would flock to the zoo to witness exotic animals up close. The wooden pole for the bears to climb was likely a popular attraction, providing both entertainment and education for the visitors. This engraving, dated 1866, is an important piece of history that transports us back to a time when a day at the zoo was a much-anticipated event." Image Description: An engraving showing the crowded scene at the Zoological Society's Gardens (London Zoo) in Regent's Park on Whit Monday, 1866. The image is dominated by the large crowd of visitors, who are drawn to the cages of the big carnivores, such as lions and tigers, on the right side of the picture. In the background, a couple is visible amongst the crowd, watching as two brown bears climb a wooden pole to be fed. The image is a historical record of a popular leisure activity during the Victorian era and provides a glimpse into the past when a visit to the zoo was a much-anticipated event. The image is a 21 x 26 cm engraving, dated 1866, and is part of the ILN (Illustrated London News) collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. It is not to be used for commercial purposes.
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