thecircusblog | April 28, 2018
This is the orchestra that played for Howes Great London Circus. Photo was shot in 1925. The band mater was Harry Prampin. This photo was sent to me from Dan , He has others to send. Can’t Wait. Thanks Dan
thecircusblog | September 8, 2017
Clyde Beatty seen here with his hand upon the head of an Hippopotamus. I believe at that time he worked as a animal handier. I wonder if he ever thought that he would become a great animal trainer and own one of the largest circuses in America.
thecircusblog | November 10, 2012
Elephant team pulling tableau wagon #168. The date on the negative folder is 1882.
thecircusblog | April 6, 2012
This photo is the lion tableau band wagon 1921. A must read comment by Darryl Ferges.Thanks Darryl for your comment. For those in our business who had family back then, we fully understand just how tough it was. I have listened with awe the stories about the old days. True stories told by my Father,uncles […]
thecircusblog | April 6, 2012
Circus parade. Tableau band wagon, the band in this photo is in clown makeup,1921.
thecircusblog | April 6, 2012
I have no information on the people in this photo.They might be the owners of the show, or visitors. 1921.
thecircusblog | April 6, 2012
One of the Great London circus clowns. His name is unknown to me, 1921.
