Sheffield Educated

In line with many other menagerists of the time, Frank Bostock claimed an educational aspect for all of his showmanship and exhibition feats. The Sheffield Jungle claimed to work with educational establishments such as the University and School of Art in studying and debating issues of anatomy and zoology. There are reports in the local press of perished rare-breed animals being donated to both the educational and museum sectors of the city. Another famous Menagerie animal, Lizzie the elephant, enjoyed legendary status in Sheffield for her work in the steel industry. These links are studied in this section of the website.

  • Learn about the Sheffield Technical School of Art and how students made sketches in the Jungle. Who were the young artists, and how did the school become Sheffield Hallam University?
  • Bostock and his Sheffield Jungle worked closely with the University of Sheffield supplying specimens to the anatomy department. How was the University growing in 1910 and what was the Alfred Denny Collection?
  • Following on a few years after the Jungle, a famous Menagerie elephant called Lizzie began working for Thomas Ward, replacing horses during the war. She remains part of Sheffield's history.
  • The development of civic museums and menageries are closely linked. We look at Sheffield City Museum as a case study.
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