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Four charters of ZSL, granted by different english monarchs

Second Charter of ZSL, granted by Queen Elizabeth II, 15 Jan 1963;

Revision of Bye-Laws. Correspondence: Oct-Nov 1957; Dec 1957; 1958.

Expulsions - Cobden Turner & Finch, 1959; Pamphlet & Proposed Friends of the Zoological Society, 1959; Circular letters, 1959.

Notes, cuttings, and memos mostly regarding the Byelaws controversy, but some on unrelated issues. File probably assembled later.

London Zoo opened in April 1828 as the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London, in the first instance only to fellows of the society. It opened to the general public in 1847, in an effort to boost funds for the Zoo.

Papers relating to members of the UK and foreign Royal, including visits to ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos

File relating to the dismissal of G S Cansdale.

Letters and papers relating to the position of Secretary at ZSL. In the past this position was responsible for the overall running of the Zoo(s), but in later years it has become an honorary position. The letters in particular show a breadth of correspondence between the society and people and organisations around the world.