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Pakenham, Francis John, Sir
Person · 1832-1905

Sir Francis Pakenham was a British diplomat who was envoy to Chile, Argentina and Sweden

Paignton Zoo
Corporate body · 1923-

Paignton Zoo is a zoo in Paignton, Devon, England. The zoo was started as a private collection by avid animal collector and breeder, Herbert Whitley, in the grounds of his home Primley House. It was opened to the public on a number of occasions originally as Primley Zoological Gardens, and closed twice due to disputes with the tax authorities. The commercialisation of the zoo came when animals and attractions were relocated from Chessington Zoo during World War II, and the site was named as Devon's Zoo and Circus. On Whitley's death, the zoo was signed over to a trust, now called the Wild Planet Trust, to be run as a public attraction

Paice, E
Person · fl 1931
Paget, Alfred Henry, Lord
Person · 1816-1888

Lord Alfred Henry Paget was a British soldier, courtier and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1837 and 1865

Page, Helena R
Person · 1892-

Lavatory Attendant with the Catering Department and later Menagerie at ZSL London Zoo

Page, Arthur Christopher
Person · 1893-1943

Assistant Stoker, Helper and Head Keeper at ZSL London Zoo