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Ampthill Zoo

1912 , Ampthill (Bedfordshire)

Cat no. 1746

Pathe newsreel featuring Ampthill Zoo.

Zoo keepers ride animals outside around the grounds. The spectacle of unusual animals include llamas, bulls, donkeys, ostriches, zebras, camels, and a large boar. The opening title has been tinted red in contrast with the scenes shot in black and white.

Keywords

Zoos

Background Information

In the 1920's the zoo was scaled down, and the animals transferred to Whipsnade Zoo. Decorative wing plumes of the ostriches were used for boas and fans; and ostrich eggs were used for cooking. Wingfield died in 1952, and a year later Ampthill House was demolished and an estate built on the site. (taken from Cleveland, 2009, "Films Were Made" pp25.) William Edler (deceased 20 May 2006 aged 105) of Maulden worked for Sir Wingfield (post WWI) looking after the animals in the zoo and exercising his horses (although it is uncertain if he features in the film). Cited from http://www.aroundampthill.org.

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Ampthill Zoo

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