An Outfit for the Zoo!

The other weekend it was a warm day for a walk around Dudley Zoo!  I wore sensible trainers, had to cover my shoulders for sun protection, but wanted to be cool and comfortable, so I went for this little outfit.

Trainers: Reebok

Shorts: Matalan

Shirt: Soul Cal

Hairband: Ebay

Bag: M&S Vintage, car boot sale

Cardigan: Primark

Sunglasses: Vintage Polaroid, gift

Do you think I out-pinked the flamingos?!

Finally, I have to mention that Dudley Zoo contains a selection of Art Deco buildings!!  I was as surprised as you are - who'd have thought that Dudley Zoo of all places would have a bit of Art Deco?!  The majority of them are very run down and in need of repair, which is such a shame, though I had fun fantasising what they must have looked like when they were new, and imagined couples in smart 1930's wear standing outside them.



Even the entrance to the zoo, with it's waved canopy, is 1930's!!  I'm not sure if they have replaced it with a modern version or just restored it, but there's a very clear old photograph displayed in the zoo that shows the waved canopy in place back in the 1930s.  There's a news article here about the restoration battle the zoo faces and the buildings' historical importance.

Next to the zoo is another Art Deco building that we suspect might have been a cinema, and as I mentioned in a previous post, Priory Park a short distance away is surrounded by 1930's buildings and housing, so if you're interested in that period of architecture then Dudley is a surprisingly good place for a visit!

Have you been to Dudley Zoo?  Do you know of any other surprising places to spot nice architecture?

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