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In 1847, Westminster Abbey enjoyed a growth in visitors, attracted by the first marine aquarium in England - a collection of madrepores and sea sponges kept in glass cases at Ashburnham House. This is the story of Anna Thynne, whose creation coincided with a philosophical turning point in history.Stott, Rebecca is the author of 'Theatres of Glass The Woman Who Brought the Sea to the City' with ISBN 9781904095361 and ISBN 1904095364.
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