Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - an original Edwardian c1910s / ...

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Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - an original Edwardian c1910s / 1920s enamel advertising sign, possibly an early AA tourist sign, and likely from Temple Meads Train Station advertising 'The Clifton Zoo - Book To Clifton Down Station - Beautiful Grounds & Lake, Magnificent Collection Of Animals, Birds & Reptiles - Bands, Carnivals & Fetes,' with admission noted as one shilling. Yellow ground, with black text. The irregular naming of 'The Clifton Zoo' (versus Bristol Zoo) dates this sign to the early twentieth century, and it was likely prominently displayed at a larger station - probably Temple Meads - in order to best direct visitors to the site. In 2022 this sign featured in 'The Zoo and You, Memory Show and Tell’ exhibition held at Bristol Zoo Gardens celebrating its 185 year history. Measures approx 90cm x 90cm. A unique piece of Bristol Zoo Gardens history.

+ Calendar 2024-11-22 10:00:00 2024-11-22 23:59:59 Europe/London Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - The Auction - Live Broadcast 300 specially selected lots from the former Bristol Zoo Gardens, in Clifton. Including antique signage, vintage posters, contemporary enclosure signs, souvenirs, sculptures and several unique pieces. Proceeds from this auction will help care for the animals at Bristol Zoo Project or support critical conservation work around the world. (The Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Ltd is a registered charity, No.1104986) This is an online-only 'Live Broadcast Auction' - at 10am on 22nd November the live stream will start, showing an auctioneer conducting the sale. You can leave bids at any point whilst the catalogue is live, or login on the day to bid live during the stream. Telephone and absentee bids are also accepted (some restrictions apply). Auctioneum Ltd Auctioneum Ltd [email protected]
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