John Oram's photos with the keyword: Dudley Zoo

The chairlift at Dudley Zoo opened in 1958 but was closed from 2000 to 2012 when it reopened after restoration work. 200_2_P1130906C

Many of the buildings at Dudley Zoo, including the original entrance gates, of which this is a detail, were designed by the Tecton Group. Unfortunately, some are are in a deteriorating condition, although the gates, no longer in use for entrance, appear to be an exception, and I would like to see those restored to the standard of the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. According to the 20th Century Society: 'Encapsulated in the playful pavilions at Dudley is a call to remember the higher calling of all architecture, embracing not just material needs but also the desire to inspire and delight.' [Wikipedia] This a rather uncomfortable statement, similar to the kind of commentary one sees associated with much modern art, but relevant insofar as the fading Lubetkin creations are now barely able to 'inspire and delight' except with the faintest echoes of a bygone era. 200_2_P1130903E_M

Many of the buildings at Dudley Zoo, including the original entrance gates, of which this is a detail, were designed by the Tecton Group. Unfortunately, some are are in a deteriorating condition, although the gates, no longer in use for entrance, appear to be an exception, and I would like to see those restored to the standard of the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. According to the 20th Century Society: 'Encapsulated in the playful pavilions at Dudley is a call to remember the higher calling of all architecture, embracing not just material needs but also the desire to inspire and delight.' [Wikipedia] This a rather uncomfortable statement, similar to the kind of commentary one sees associated with much modern art, but relevant insofar as the fading Lubetkin creations are now barely able to 'inspire and delight' except with the faintest echoes of a bygone era. 200_2_P1130903E

Many of the buildings at Dudley Zoo, including the original entrance gates, were designed by the Tecton Group. Unfortunately, some are are in a deteriorating condition, although these gates, no longer in use for entrance, appear to be an exception, and I would like to see those restored to the standard of the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. According to the 20th Century Society: 'Encapsulated in the playful pavilions at Dudley is a call to remember the higher calling of all architecture, embracing not just material needs but also the desire to inspire and delight.' [Wikipedia] This a rather uncomfortable statement, similar to the kind of commentary one sees associated with much modern art, but relevant insofar as the fading Lubetkin creations are now barely able to 'inspire and delight' except with the faintest echoes of a bygone era. 200_2_P1130900C

Many of the buildings at Dudley Zoo, including this kiosk, were designed by the Tecton Group. Unfortunately, some are are in a deteriorating condition and I would like to see them restored to the standard of the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. According to the 20th Century Society: 'Encapsulated in the playful pavilions at Dudley is a call to remember the higher calling of all architecture, embracing not just material needs but also the desire to inspire and delight.' [Wikipedia] This a rather uncomfortable statement, similar to the kind of commentary one sees associated with much modern art, but relevant insofar as the fading Lubetkin creations are now barely able to 'inspire and delight' except with the faintest echoes of a bygone era. 200_2_P1130896

Western Grey Kangaroo Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130892

Barbary Sheep Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130890

Barbary Sheep Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130888

Barbary Sheep Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130882

Barbary Sheep Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130881

Believe it or not (unless the notice has been posted mischievously), this is an ice cream kiosk. Only days after the school summer holidays had ended, Dudley Zoo was 'out of season' and the provision of refreshments was poor. This image just about summed it up for me. 200_2_P1130879

Orangutan Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130877

Orangutan Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130876C

Orangutan Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130871

Lar Gibbon Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130866

Lar Gibbon Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130865SC_E

Lar Gibbon Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130863E

Lar Gibbon Dudley Zoo. 200_2_P1130864E