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Tring Park Museum BL11794
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Tring Park Museum BL11794
THE WALTER ROTHSCHILD ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM, Tring Park, Buckinghamshire. Interior of the museum showing a shark, a swordfish, a skeleton and other exhibits. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Lord Rothschild in September 1892. Constructed in 1889 as a private museum for Lord Rothschilds collection of mounted specimens, it opened to the public in 1892. It has been part of the Natural History Museum since 1937 and is still open to the public
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This photograph captures the interior of Tring Park Museum, also known as The Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum, in Buckinghamshire. Taken by Bedford Lemere in September 1892, this image showcases a fascinating array of exhibits that were once part of Lord Rothschild's private collection. The museum, constructed in 1889 specifically to house Lord Rothschild's mounted specimens, opened its doors to the public just three years later. This historic institution has been an integral part of the Natural History Museum since 1937 and continues to welcome visitors today. In this snapshot frozen in time, we are treated to a glimpse into the diverse wonders held within these walls. A shark gracefully suspended from above commands attention with its sleek silhouette while a swordfish nearby seems ready for battle. Amongst them stands an intricate skeleton, perhaps belonging to a creature long extinct but forever preserved for our curiosity. Bedford Lemere's expert eye beautifully captures the Victorian charm exuded by this remarkable space. The dimly lit room creates an atmosphere both mysterious and inviting – one can almost imagine being transported back to that era when scientific exploration was at its zenith. Tring Park Museum remains not only a testament to Lord Rothschild's passion for zoology but also serves as a reminder of our collective fascination with nature's marvels. As you gaze upon this photograph print today, let it transport you back over a century ago when knowledge was sought through firsthand observation and preservation reigned supreme.
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