'The Monkey-House', c1876. Creator: Unknown.

'The Monkey-House', c1876. Creator: Unknown.

2-714-881 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'The Monkey-House', c1876. London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the Zoo opened on 27 April 1828. The Society was granted a Royal Charter in 1829 by King George IV, and in 1847 opened to the public to aid funding. From "Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. The Western and Northern Studies", by Edward Walford. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., London, Paris & New York]


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Edward Walford: British: Writer
  2. Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co: British: Publisher
  3. Thomas Stamford Raffles: : Colonial governor
  4. Humphry Davy: British: Chemist, scientist
  5. King George IV: British: King of Great Britain

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens

Science & Nature Discovery & Exploration


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5100x3870
File Size : 57,824kb


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  1. 0580061087
  1. 2-714-881
  1. 2714881

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