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The Crystal Palace aquarium 1871
Visitors at the Crystal Palace aquarium at Sydenham, 1871
1871
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1871 Aquarium Aquariums Crystal Jun18 Sydenham Visitors
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 15.9cm (9.3" x 6.3")
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This image, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd in 1871, offers a glimpse into the wonders of the Crystal Palace Aquarium at Sydenham. The Victorian-era attraction, a marvel of science and engineering, drew visitors from far and wide to witness the underwater world brought to life within its glass walls. In this photograph, we see a crowd of curious onlookers gathered around the various tanks, their expressions a mix of wonder and delight as they take in the array of colorful fish, exotic marine life, and intriguing aquatic creatures. The Crystal Palace Aquarium, which opened in 1853, was the largest of its kind in the world at the time, featuring over 100,000 gallons of water and housing thousands of species from around the globe. The aquarium's innovative design, which included a system of air pumps to maintain water quality and temperature, allowed for the successful exhibition of a wide variety of aquatic life, from tiny tropical fish to large sharks and rays. The Crystal Palace Aquarium played a significant role in advancing the public's understanding of marine biology and the natural world, and its influence can be seen in the proliferation of public aquariums around the world in the following decades. This photograph is a testament to the enduring fascination with the underwater realm and the role that science and innovation played in satisfying the curiosity of generations of visitors. The Crystal Palace Aquarium at Sydenham, with its stunning architecture and breathtaking displays, remains an iconic symbol of the Victorian era and a reminder of the power of human ingenuity to bring the wonders of the natural world to life.
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