Bostock Collection

Wombwells Poster
A poster from Bostock and Wombwells circus, featuring Madame Jumbo, performing horses and various other beasts, birds and reptiles. Date: Late 19th century

CIRCUS: PROGRAM, c1901. Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress and Trained Wild Animal Arena. American circus program, c1901

Advert, Ipswich Hippodrome, St Nicholas Street, offering the cream of variety talent Date: 1912

The Pergolas, Bay Road, Sydney
A photograph of a house building, The Pergolas, at Bay Road, Sydney. Designed by architects, Donald Thomas Esplin & Stuart Mill Mould. Date: circa 1922

Entrance Porch. Residence at Neutral Bay, Sydney
A photograph showing the entrance porch of a residence at Neutral Bay, Sydney. The room is part of a house erected for A. J. Hart Esq. Mould & Mack Walker, Architects. Date: circa 1922

Interior. Residence at Neutral Bay, Sydney
A photograph of a tidy residence at Neutral Bay, Sydney. The room is part of a house erected for A. J. Hart Esq. Mould & Mack Walker, Architects. Date: circa 1922

The Old Treasury, Lang Street, Sydney
Photograph showing The Old Treasury, in Lang Street, Sydney. The building in shot has a large porches, fronted with pillars with scroll decoration. Date: circa 1922

Jingo the Zoo Elephant Goes to America 1903
Jingo a African elephant replacement to Jumbo at Zoological Society's Gardens (London Zoo). Children having a ride around Regent's Park

Children of Thomas Egerton, 2nd Earl of Wilton
Viscount Grey de Wilton and Elizabeth Grey Egerton, children of the Thomas Egerton, 2nd Earl of Wilton. Daughter in ringlets and frilly dress holding a doll

Mary Frances Elizabeth Stapleton, 17th Baroness le Despencer, aged 15. Later wife of Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth

Souvenir of Bostock (b / w photo)
2775160 Souvenir of Bostock (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of Bostock.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; French

Bostocks Jungle, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Bostocks Jungle, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Frank Bostocks travelling menagerie, a collection of animals, exhibitions and circus acts

Elizabeth Duchess of Argyll, 1900. Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Elizabeth Duchess of Argyll, c1835. Portrait of Elizabeth Georgiana Campbell, Duchess of Argyll (nee Leveson-Gower, 1824-1878), British noblewoman and abolitionist, shown here aged about ten

Katherine Airlie, 1845. Creator: H Cook
Katherine Airlie, 1845. Portrait of a woman loosening her hair, with a guitar by her side

The Queen of the Jaguars and her Trained Troupe
Madame Morelli pictured with her jaguars, part of Bostocks famous menagerie. Date: 1904

Source Size = 3947 x 5486
" dinahs Prayer, " by J. Bostock, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy

CIRCUS: PROGRAM, c1901. Back cover of the program for Frank C. Bostocks Great Animal Arena, c1901

CIRCUS FREAKS, c1901. Chiquita the Doll Lady and Esau the Ape-Man from Africa, two exhibitions at Frank C. Bostocks Trained Wild Animal Arena. From an American circus program, c1901

FRANK C. BOSTOCK (1862-1912). American (English-born) animal trainer. Photographed c1901

Leopard Breakfast
circa 1935: A Leopard in the Bostock and Wombbells Menagerie watches for his keeper to bring his breakfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Protective Mother
circa 1908: A lioness protecting her cubs holds a stick in her mouth at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Morning Toilet
August 1908: A baboon preens its companion at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Keeper And Baboon
August 1908: A baboon grooms the head of a keeper at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pet Croc
August 1908: A young crocodile, the perfect new pet for ladies, as demonstrated by this woman and her dog at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Brave Little Cubs
August 1908: Three lion cubs snarl at the photographer at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fashion Pet
August 1908: A lady and her dog are joined by a young crocodile at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court, London, 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

CIRCUS: MENAGERIE, c1901. Lions, tigers, and bloodthirsty jaguars at Frank C. Bostocks Wild Animal Arena. Wood engraving from an American circus program, c1901

CIRCUS ARENA, c1901. Frank C. Bostocks great animal arena. Line engraving, c1901

CIRCUS: LIONS, c1901. Captain Bonavita grouping together 27 lions at Frank C. Bostocks Wild Animal Arena. Wood engraving from an American circus program, c1901

CIRCUS: ANIMALS, c1901. Friends Tobe and Midge. A monkey and a dog that were part of Frank C
CIRCUS: ANIMALS, c1901. " Friends" Tobe and Midge. A monkey and a dog that were part of Frank C. Bostocks Wild Animal Arena. Engraving from an American circus program, c1901

CIRCUS: BOXING KANGAROO. Boxing Kangaroo featured at Frank C. Bostocks Wild Animal Arena. Line engraving from an American circus program, c1901

CIRCUS: ANIMALS, 1901. Madame Morelli and her bloodthirsty leopards and jaguars. Wood engraving from an American circus program, c1901

People at the fair, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Crowds of people milling around at the fair, on land adjacent to the New Bridge in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Lunching with lions in Shepherds Bush
An unusual luncheon party which took place at the Imperial International Exhibition in Shepherds Bush (White City). Twenty people in a large cage with four full-grown lions belonging to Bostocks

Chimpanzee at Earls Court Exhibition
An intelligent chimpanzee named Consul who appeared as part of Bostocks Jungle at the Earls Court Exhibition. This photograph shows him going for a ride on his tricycle. (3 of 3)

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"Bostock: A Captivating Journey through Time and Entertainment" Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of Bostock. From the iconic Wombwells Poster to the Ipswich Hippodrome Advert, this circus program from c1901 takes us back to a bygone era filled with wonder and excitement. Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress and Trained animals steal the spotlight, showcasing their incredible talents that left audiences in awe. The Pergolas on Bay Road, Sydney served as a backdrop for unforgettable performances, while the Entrance Porch at Neutral Bay welcomed visitors into a realm of enchantment. Inside the Residence at Neutral Bay, we catch a glimpse of where dreams were born and memories were made. Meanwhile, The Old Treasury on Lang Street stands as a testament to Bostock's enduring legacy. One cannot forget Jingo the Zoo Elephant's epic journey to America in 1903 - an adventure that captured hearts across continents. Even David Jones couldn't resist featuring Bostock in their advertisements, further solidifying its place in history. But it wasn't just about entertainment; it was also about family. The children of Thomas Egerton, 2nd Earl of Wilton experienced joy alongside Mary Frances Elizabeth Stapleton, 17th Baroness le Despencer - all united by their shared love for Bostock's magical world. As we look back through time with this black-and-white photo souvenir of Bostock, let us celebrate its indelible mark on our collective imagination. It reminds us that even amidst changing times and evolving tastes, there will always be room for captivating tales like those woven by Bostock - stories that transport us to extraordinary realms where anything is possible.