Page 1 of several pages of postcards, devoted to the old Chessington Zoo.
HORSE BUS A view of the famous Horse Bus. This was used from the outset until 1949
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HORSE BUS A view of the Horse Bus at Chessington South Station. Taken c.1938.
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OLD TRAM This old tram stood in the Car Park for several decades. In the end it just rotted away and was sold for scrap.
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BURNT STUB The Mansion in winter.
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BURNT STUB The Mansion in summer.
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MANSION INTERIOR A corner of the interior of Burnt Stub.
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MANSION INTERIOR For many years this area of Burnt Stub was used for lunches and teas.
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STEAM TRAIN The train with some rides in the background. The train was not really steam but a petrol engine from a Ford Popular.
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BEARS TEA PARTY This postcard shows young bears with their Keepers. Note the last Feeding Time, 8.30PM.
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POLAR BEAR CAGE 1940's & 50's This is "Jack" who lived in this cage for many years.
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POLAR BEAR ENCLOSURE 1960's This was the state of the art enclosure when originally built. The two bears came from Moscow Zoo.
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MACAW A macaw at Chessington. Species. Probably Blue & Yellow.
BROWN KANGAROOS Australian Brown Kangaroos, Rang & Renee.
PELICANS ON LAKE The pelican on the bank is called Happy.
PERFORMING PONY FROM GILBERTS CIRCUS Rajah, a performing pony from Gilberts Circus, shown with Groom. In the background is the rear of Burnt Stub
AFRICAN LION BILLY Note the 9 inch gap between floor and metalwork. This was unique to CZ and facilitated cleaning and to push food into the cage.
18 MINIATURES A lovely set of 18 miniature views of the Zoo. Approx 9 x 6cm each. These miniatures were the later used as postcards. Photos are mint condition. NOTE, Chessington Zoo is not mentioned on the cover. It shows the original name which was Surrey's Zoological Gardens.
MRS. GODDARD & STORK Mrs Goddard performing a strange operation with a vacuum cleaner
POLAR BEAR. c. 1960's One a a pair which came from Moscow Zoo in the early 60's.
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LION. EARLY PHOTO Early photo of a Lion, probably Billy.
Tiger in Cage Very old photo of one of the tigers. 1940's
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Lion in Cage Lion in cage. Very old photo 1950,s
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I would be happy to supply any photos to interested parties in 6 X 4 format.