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"Visiting Rota and cubs at the London Zoo", 1943-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW V 3/5/25

Scope and Contents

Photograph of WSC poking a piece of meat through the bars of his lion Rota's cage with a long stick, while Rota can be partially seen through the cage bars. WSC is dressed in a dark suit, spotted bow tie and homburg hat, and is smiling, while a zoo keeper, a man in a suit (looking nervous) and an unknown woman stand beside him.

Dates

  • Creation: 1943-07

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Digital copies are available, to protect the fragile original

Extent

1 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Note that several of the photographs on this page of the album (page 12) have been defaced by being ripped out. Please refer to the 'orientation shot' of page 12.

Finding aid date

2016-11-17 11:36:22.047000+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

Contact:
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