"Visiting Rota and cubs at the London Zoo", 1943-07
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
- From the Fonds: Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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