Liverpool Library and Museum Act 1852
WHEREAS the Establishment, of a Public Library and a Museum, comprising a Gallery of Arts, at Liverpool, would be for the public Benefit of the Inhabitants of that Borough: And whereas the late Right Honourable Edward Earl of Derby deceased during his Lifetime formed a very extensive and valuable Collection of stuffed Birds and Animals, and other Specimens illustrative of Natural History, which he was desirous should be made available after his Death for the Amusement and Instruction of the I...