The remains of the Faenol dangerous animals zoo
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The remains of the Faenol dangerous animals zoo
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 9 Mar 2007
George William Duff Assheton-Smith, who inherited the estate in 1869 was not content simply with breeding bison, rare cattle and race horses, he also had to have a zoo of dangerous animals in his 'back garden'. These included bears and tigers. The zoo was dispersed in 1930. https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/8096
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