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Aquarium with as little of the technical as 

 possible, I must give a few particulars 

 respecting the exterior of the building, 

 trusting that the interest and patience of 

 my readers are not quite exhausted. 



Terrace promenades, decorated with stone 

 balustrades, flowers, ferns, and shrubs, are 

 constructed over the corridors, whilst seats 

 and shady verandahs are provided for 

 the accommodation of visitors. There are 

 three flights of Portland stone steps leading 

 to these terraces, one at either end of the 

 building, and one in the centre, whilst 

 from the new road next the sea is an en- 

 trance for invalid chairs by inclines, one 

 leading to the entrance hall, and the other 

 to the middle corridor. 



Such, my readers, is a brief description of 

 the architectural design, arrangements, 

 and attractions of the Brighton Aquarium ; 

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