Bostock, E H, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Wombwell, George
- Bostock & Wombwells Menagerie
- Theatre Royal Norwich
- Royal Italian Circus
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Recreation activities
Circus, menagerie, zoo, etc, management
Notes:
Traces origins to the three menageries of George Wombwell, 1777-1850. One was inherited by Bostock family and ended up in possession of E H Bostock who set up in business as a menagerie owner in 1883. Known as Bostock & Wombwells Menagerie. Acquired other leisure assets ranging from Scottish Zoo, Theatre Royal Norwich and Royal Italian Circus. 1920s E H Bostock established E H Bostock & Sons Ltd to hold his interests
Publications:
- Menageries, Circuses and Theatres by Bostock, Edward H
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Wombwell, George
- Bostock & Wombwells Menagerie
- Theatre Royal Norwich
- Royal Italian Circus
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Recreation activities Circus, menagerie, zoo, etc, management
Notes:
Traces origins to the three menageries of George Wombwell, 1777-1850. One was inherited by Bostock family and ended up in possession of E H Bostock who set up in business as a menagerie owner in 1883. Known as Bostock & Wombwells Menagerie. Acquired other leisure assets ranging from Scottish Zoo, Theatre Royal Norwich and Royal Italian Circus. 1920s E H Bostock established E H Bostock & Sons Ltd to hold his interestsPublications:
- Menageries, Circuses and Theatres by Bostock, Edward H