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The Golden Age of Zoo Postcards
Due to popular demand here is information with regard to a book of old zoo postcards which has been recently published: -
"We Went To The Zoo Today... The Golden Age of Zoo Postcards. Contains almost two hundred of the best postcards of their kind from the first half of the 20th century. These cards are often amusing, sometimes poignant, but always of interest. This book endeavours, and hopefully succeeds, to give these ‘silent snapshots’ the voice they deserve. It includes a ‘History of the Picture Postcard’ and helpful tips on how to date your own cards. Zoos featured are: London; Dublin, Belle Vue; Bristol; Rosherville; Blackpool Tower; Southport; Alexandra Palace; Stoke-Sub-Hamdon; Halifax; Maidstone; Edinburgh; Paignton; Grimsby; Whipsnade; Chester; Oxford; Chessington; Liverpool; Dudley; Wellingborough in addition to a number of Travelling Menageries."
I have thoroughly enjoyed my copy and I know that I am not alone ! Paul Murphy.
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Posted by paul on Tuesday, December 01 @ 12:42:16 CST (665 reads)
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The Independent Zoo Enthusiasts Society
Many of our members are also members of The Independent Zoo Enthusiasts Society so it has been suggested that we help draw attention to their new website: -
THE INDEPENDENT ZOO ENTHUSIASTS SOCIETY
"Founded in 1995 The Independent Zoo Enthusiasts Society exists to promote an interest in all aspects of good zoos around the world and to counter misinformation on the same subject."
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Posted by paul on Tuesday, December 01 @ 11:53:34 CST (563 reads)
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Information Appeals 2008
Dear Reader
Top 10 information appeals still open from 2008.
Open to members or non members !
In alphabetic order: -
1) Bideford Zoo - map or plan of site layout
2) Canadian Eskimo Dogs - as kept in UK collections
3) Clacton Pier (dolphins and whales ) - pictures or stories
4) First Breedings - UK mammals
5) K Ltd zoo postcards - company background
6) Kenneth Smith - during his work at Glasgow Zoo
7) Liverpool Zoo from 1840 to 1950 - any information
8) London Zoo Insect House - old footage
9) Oxford Zoo guidebooks - we only know of the 2nd and 7th editions
10) Thomas Bewick the wood engraver - 18th century handbills
If you have any such information please contact us.
Regards, Paul M, joint webmaster The Bartlett Society.
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Posted by paul on Thursday, February 12 @ 11:37:18 CST (806 reads)
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IZES Collectors Fair 2009
The 2009 IZES Collectors Fair will take place at Bristol Zoo on Sunday March 8th 2009. Further details will be posted nearer the time
This is not a Bartlett Society meeting but many members are likely to be in attendance.
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Posted by robmv on Friday, October 03 @ 14:42:48 CDT (1090 reads)
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Society AGM 2008
October Meeting and A.G.M.
on Saturday the 25th of October
at Hamerton Zoo Park, Cambridgeshire
The Park opens at 10.30 a.m. but our meeting will not start until later in order to give time for everyone to get there.
Full details to be added in September.
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Posted by paul on Tuesday, August 05 @ 13:06:51 CDT (1007 reads)
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