1903

Brown Dog

Brown mongrel/terrier male dog of about 6kg used in a vivisection in December 1902 and again, twice, on 2 February 1903 at University College, immediately after which he was killed. For more information about the Brown Dog affair see the page for the original statue.

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Brown Dog

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Brown Dog statue

See our page for the original statue for a description of the Brown Dog affai...

Brown Dog statue - original - lost

The structure is a reasonably standard late Victorian drinking fountain, in g...

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horses killed on service with British regular & territorial cavalry regiments

The memorial says "millions" have been killed and we don't dispute that. In particular see horses killed in Hyde Park terrorist attack.

Animal, Animals

1 memorial

Giro

The dog of the German Ambassador, von Hoesch. Died from accidental contact with an exposed wire. Some say Giro was an Alsatian, other a terrier.

Animal, Animals, Germany

1 memorial

South East Working Donkey Group

Part of the Donkey Sanctuary, we think.

Group, Animals

1 memorial

Sheridan’s Stables

Harrow Through Time by Don Walter dates this bucolic image to 1795.

Building, Animals

1 memorial

Philip Astley

Equestrian performer and circus proprietor. Born Newcastle under Lyme. Aged 17 he joined the 15th Light Dragoons where he developed an exceptional ability breaking and riding horses. Discharged as ...

Person, Animals, Theatre

2 memorials