? An Aquarium - Just the sensational tanks - Anemones &c
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“These notes appear in the archives without an author, but display a series of one-line ideas, added over a period of time (months?) for developing the north London pleasure-ground of Alexandra Palace, which was perennially on the verge of bankruptcy. They provide a unique insight into the mind of a harassed Victorian entrepreneur.”
Via Lee Jackson, your source for all things Victorian London (previously).
Via Lee Jackson, your source for all things Victorian London (previously).
An alligator pond is always a good idea
posted by disclaimer at 5:20 AM on August 31, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by disclaimer at 5:20 AM on August 31, 2017 [1 favorite]
I think the best thing about the alligator pond is that he pairs it with the rabbit warren.
posted by Kriesa at 7:24 AM on August 31, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Kriesa at 7:24 AM on August 31, 2017 [2 favorites]
I'll take a couple of those £10 Pianos.
posted by lagomorphius at 8:02 AM on August 31, 2017
posted by lagomorphius at 8:02 AM on August 31, 2017
These are all awesome ideas! Especially the birds over the bear pit!
It's fascinating to see how intertwined the palace was with the railway.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 9:47 AM on August 31, 2017
It's fascinating to see how intertwined the palace was with the railway.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 9:47 AM on August 31, 2017
It's fascinating to see how intertwined the palace was with the railway.
The first item on the list!
I'm just back from a one-night trip to Karuizawa, taking in both Onioshidashien and the Shiraito Falls via rather sporadic public transportation, and the readily available time tables for the various bus companies were a godsend.
posted by oheso at 12:21 AM on September 2, 2017
The first item on the list!
I'm just back from a one-night trip to Karuizawa, taking in both Onioshidashien and the Shiraito Falls via rather sporadic public transportation, and the readily available time tables for the various bus companies were a godsend.
posted by oheso at 12:21 AM on September 2, 2017
I think the best thing about the alligator pond is that he pairs it with the rabbit warren.
I'm a bit concerned about the height of the fence between them, as well ...
posted by oheso at 12:22 AM on September 2, 2017
I'm a bit concerned about the height of the fence between them, as well ...
posted by oheso at 12:22 AM on September 2, 2017
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