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Royal Aquarium

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BL3266537
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Royal Aquarium
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British Library, London, UK
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A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscella Author: Evanion, Henry / London, c. 1885 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: EVAN.339, A poster for 'Agnes Beckwith the greatest lady swimmer in the world' at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster. In 1880, she trod water for 30 hours in the whale tank of the Royal Aquarium of Westminster to equal a previous record set by Matthew Webb. Image taken from A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscellaneous printed matter relating to Victorian entertainment and everyday life. Originally published/produced in London, c. 1885.

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victorian era / equipment / lady / ruling class / container / moving activity / tank / 19th century / 1900s / swimming / complexes / tools and equipment / water / victorian / complex / entertainment / menagerie / materials / agnes beckwith / evanion collection / evanion / vivarium / evan / aquarium
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Largest available format 4321 × 6399 px 37 MB
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Medium 692 × 1024 px 59 × 87 mm 1.1 MB

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