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Whitley Collection

Background imageWhitley Collection: Three new camel arrivals at Coventry Zoo park. 17th July 1973

Three new camel arrivals at Coventry Zoo park. 17th July 1973

Background imageWhitley Collection: A 35 foot figure of a Zulu warrior being erected at the entrance to Coventry Zoo Park

A 35 foot figure of a Zulu warrior being erected at the entrance to Coventry Zoo Park. 19th March 1970

Background imageWhitley Collection: William Chipperfield (centre), showing members of the Recreation Committee

William Chipperfield (centre), showing members of the Recreation Committee the childrens amusement area during their visit to Coventry Zoo. 25th August 1972

Background imageWhitley Collection: Coventry Zoo, Whitley, 14th January 1973

Coventry Zoo, Whitley, 14th January 1973

Background imageWhitley Collection: Ten week old Isaac did not stop sucking his paw and in the end dislocated his leg

Ten week old Isaac did not stop sucking his paw and in the end dislocated his leg. His owner Mrs Shelia Chipperfield of Coventry Zoo Park, called the vet and he put on a paster cast

Background imageWhitley Collection: Zak, a two week old leopard named after Ringo Starrs baby

Zak, a two week old leopard named after Ringo Starrs baby, weighs in on kitchen scales in the caravan of Whitley Zoo Parks director, Jill Banks. 7th October 1965

Background imageWhitley Collection: African dancers providing entertainment for visitors at Coventry Zoo, Whitley

African dancers providing entertainment for visitors at Coventry Zoo, Whitley. 3rd April 1972

Background imageWhitley Collection: Visitors to Coventry Zoo watch elephant, Sukie, enjoying his daily shower bath

Visitors to Coventry Zoo watch elephant, Sukie, enjoying his daily shower bath. 4th August 1967

Background imageWhitley Collection: Dolphins, Nero and Chipper get their rations from Mr Rendell

Dolphins, Nero and Chipper get their rations from Mr Rendell. Animals had been going hungry at the Coventry Zoo as fruit and fish supplies were dwindling due to dock strikes. 3rd August 1972

Background imageWhitley Collection: Mel Harveys escape act at Coventry Zoo, suspended over the lion

Mel Harveys escape act at Coventry Zoo, suspended over the lions cage by his ankles. Coventry, West Midlands, 28th March 1972

Background imageWhitley Collection: Whitley Hospital laundry, Coventry. 6th May 1966

Whitley Hospital laundry, Coventry. 6th May 1966

Background imageWhitley Collection: The last doctors, nurses and patients prepare for the move from Whitley Hospital

The last doctors, nurses and patients prepare for the move from Whitley Hospital, London Road, Coventry due to its closure. 1st December 1988

Background imageWhitley Collection: Whitley Hospital laundry, Coventry. 6th May 1966

Whitley Hospital laundry, Coventry. 6th May 1966

Background imageWhitley Collection: Whitley Hospital from the air, Coventry. 27th May 1988

Whitley Hospital from the air, Coventry. 27th May 1988

Background imageWhitley Collection: Whitley Hospital, London Road, Coventry. 22nd April 1987

Whitley Hospital, London Road, Coventry. 22nd April 1987


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