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Photograph Related To The Weighing Of An Elephant

Ellis, M, Mr, fl 1982, of Wythenshawe, Manchester c.1965
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The event covered in these photographs is the weighing of an elephant at the council weighbridge on Hyde Road, Gorton. This was the only time this elephant left Belle Vue. It was used in a 'Guess the weight of the elephant competition', organised by Sheffield University in aid of charity. The elephant was not weighed until all the competition entries were submitted to ensure that the competition was beyond reproach. The incumbent Lord Mayor of Manchester at that time was present.
Place:Gorton, Lancashire
Title:
Photograph Related To The Weighing Of An Elephant
Date of work:
c.1965
Reference number:
GB124.DPA/1493
Level of description:
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
Record types:
Greater Manchester County Record Office
Language:
English
Record number:
7201109
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