Includes the area next to Stables and Old Lion enclosure designed by Chester Zoo and Lions Club of Chester
1 photo of Larry Shepherd, blacksmith. Old Paddock dated 1960
Includes photographs of the construction of Elephant enclosure Phase 1, Pre Phase 2, Phase 2, Bull Pen and New Elephant viewing area, installation of tree into elephant house.
Old Elephant House
Includes photo of Old Entrance
Images of gardening team, Eric Rudman, Walter Worth, Phil Gallup and Johnny Johnson, Sarah Bird(assistant curator Botany), Mike Sparrow(curator of Horticulture and Botany).
Images of
Larry Shephard, Blacksmith
Fred Blyth with wife Norma, Carpenter
Fred Carson and Ken Roberts, estates
Arnold Johnson, security officer
Tony Hutchinson, Animal Supplies
Peter Brady, Head of Maintenance Yard
Ray Morrison, Maintenance Manager
Don Dinning, Safety Officer
Catering Team, undated
Catering Team [1953/1954]
Includes photos of overflow car park (under construction), toilets and bins
Images of
Larry Shephard, Blacksmith
Fred Blyth with wife Norma, Carpenter
Fred Carson and Ken Roberts, estates
Arnold Johnson, security officer
Tony Hutchinson, Animal Supplies
Peter Brady, Head of Maintenance Yard
Ray Morrison, Maintenance Manager
Don Dinning, Safety Officer
Catering Team, undated
Catering Team [1953/1954]
Old Monkey House
Protype model of New Penguin Pool pre 1980
Old Rhino House
General construction taking place across the Zoo
Includes photos of shop alongside The Stable Block
Includes Canal Bank redevelopment, Bridge works, Boat Jetty