'Houses of the Carnivora', c1876. Creator: Unknown.

'Houses of the Carnivora', c1876. Creator: Unknown.

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'Houses of the Carnivora', 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) : 6304x3583
File Size : 66,174kb


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  1. 0580061088
  1. 2-714-882
  1. 2714882

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