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Royal Aquarium, A poster for 'Agnes Beckwith the greatest lady swimmer in the world' at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster. In 1880, she trod water for 30 hours in the whale tank of the Royal Aquarium of Westminster to equal a previous record set by Matthew Webb. Image taken from A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscellaneous printed matter relating to Victorian entertainment and everyday life. Originally published/produced in London, c. 1885. 
Location British Library/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier AR9114958 
Type Image 
Purpose Public 
Size 4321px × 6399px 
Photo Credit © British Library Board / Robana / Art Resource, NY 
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1900s
19th century
agnes beckwith
Aquarium
arts and entertainment occupations
COMPLEX
complexes
Container
Entertainment
EQUIPMENT
Evan
evanion
evanion collection
LADY
MATERIALS
Menagerie
moving activity
Swimming
TANK
Tools and Equipment
Victorian
VICTORIAN ERA
vivarium
Water