W. S. Gilbert and the lemurs in his life

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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, most known for his ā€˜Savoy Operasā€™ in Victorian England, also had a deep love of animals, particularly his various pet lemurs. The English writer, composer, comedian, actor and singer George Grossmith, is stated as once overhearing Gilbert saying ā€œDeer-stalking would be a very fine sport ā€“ if only the deer had guns.ā€ The first lemurs of … Read More