Theatres of glass : the woman who brought the sea to the city
Stott, Rebecca2003
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In 1847, Westminster Abbey enjoyed a growth in visitors, attracted by the first marine aquarium in England - a collection of madrepores and sea sponges kept in glass cases at Ashburnham House. This is the story of Anna Thynne, whose creation coincided with a philosophical turning point in history.
Main title:
Theatres of glass : the woman who brought the sea to the city / Rebecca Stott.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Short, 2003.
Collation:
160 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-153).
ISBN:
9781904095361 (hbk)
Dewey class:
508.092508.092
Local class:
B/THYNB
Language:
English
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BRN:
564626