Circus Collection (page 15)

Programme cover, Chessington Zoo & Circus
Burnt Stub, the home of Chessington Zoo & Circus, Surrey. Date: 1945

Sereine Massage Advertisement
An advertisement for The Sereine Company, promoting their massage apparatus for women, seen in the image portraying a young lady with one leg placed high, as she massages her calf. Date: circa 1920

Piccadilly Circus
A poster style illustration of Piccadilly Circus, crammed with people, a police officer is directing the crowd, searchlights fill the sky. Date: circa 1917

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Advert, HMV television with Emiscope tube
Advert, HMV Television with Emiscope tube Date: 1952

Eros, Piccadilly Circus
Before the sculpture of Eros was moved. Depicted is a scene from Piccadilly circus in which the sculpture can be seen in the background

Eros Statue removal
The statue of Eros, which for years stood high above the gaiety of Piccadilly Circus with bended bow, moved to the County Hall

Bernard Mills and Jose Lennard
Bernard Mills was the son of circus owner Bertram Mills. After his father's death in 1938 he was to take over the running of the Bertram Mills Circus with his brother Cyril

Barnum and Bailey's Show and Circus, Nottingham
Barnum and Bailey's Show and Circus passing St Peter's Church, Nottingham, May 1898 Date: 1898

Music cover, Circus, Joy Nichols
Music cover, Circus, lyrics by Bob Russel, music by Louis Alter, broadcast and recorded by Joy Nichols Date: 1949

Film, Three Kings, A Tale of the Circus
British & Foreign Films, Three Kings, A Tale of the Circus, directed by Hans Steinoff Date: 1929

Middle class violinist and singer watched by envious couple
The musical pair are well dressed Edwardians. The other pair are well dressed working class carrying a crying child, and the man is making remarks behind his hand

The Great Blondini - walking the high wire above four lions
A slightly fanciful illustration of French tightrope walker Charles Blondin (Jean Francois Gravelet) (1824-1897) - walking the high wire above a pit of four large male lions. Date: circa 1850s

The Hippodrome, New York City, USA - hosting (twice daily) Andresonville and a Yankee Circus on Mars featuring a cast of thousands! Situated on 6th Avenue and 43rd Street. Date: circa 1906

Dick Turpin almost certainly a different version of the story. The central image shows Turpin, aghast, as Black Bess, who has carried him to York, is carried dead on a stretcher

Jazz Age 1920s 20s Twenties Silent Film German
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A scene from the UFA film Circus of Life (1927)
A scene from the UFA film Circus of Life ('Die Flucht in den Zirkus 1927) featuring Vladimir Gaidarow, the aristocratic hero (centre) Date: 1927

The Rotunda and St. Martin's Circus, Birmingham, England. Date: May 1966

BOITO NERONE LIEBIG 6
Scene from act five : in the vault of the circus, the Christians are trapped by the fire, and die when the building collapses. Date: first performed 1924

Ludgate Circus 1901
Ludgate Circus, with heavy traffic. Date: 1901

Traffic at Ludgate Circus is halted and passers-by stand still to observe a minute's silence on Armistice Day Date: 1926

Traffic in the centre of London's West End at Picadilly Circus. Date: 1915

Spirit of Burlesque, 1868 (print)
3672806 Spirit of Burlesque, 1868 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

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German Easter card (colour litho)
732390 German Easter card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Easter card, with anthropomorphic chicks dressed as clowns in a circus ring)

Barnet Fair, 1913 (gouache on linen)
GLS314001 Barnet Fair, 1913 (gouache on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 36.8x59.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

A Dress Rehearsal, 1868 (oil on panel)
MAN277404 A Dress Rehearsal, 1868 (oil on panel) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); 76.1x86.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

At the circus: Horsewoman, 1888 (tambourine with oil on vellum painting)
5862152 At the circus: Horsewoman, 1888 (tambourine with oil on vellum painting) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); diam: 26.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Acrobat, early imperial period (marble)
7129798 Acrobat, early imperial period (marble) by Roman, (1st-4th century AD); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Acrobat, pentelic marble, early imperial period)

Circus and Hippodrome of Christian Constantinople, illustration of the Imperium Orientale
3782949 Circus and Hippodrome of Christian Constantinople, illustration of the Imperium Orientale, for Cassell's History of England, Vol

Leon Blum. 1930-1936 (engraving)
6437690 Leon Blum. 1930-1936 (engraving) by Larquier, Philippe (Phil) (1905-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. France. Third Republic)

The Clown, 1868 (oil on canvas)
7352486 The Clown, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: by Renoir Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919))

Indian street entertainers including a sword swallower, jugglers and acrobat
FLO4623987 Indian street entertainers including a sword swallower, jugglers and acrobat. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio

The Circus, c. 1913 (oil on canvas)
LMG112956 The Circus, c.1913 (oil on canvas) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 76.6x61.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

The hoop
Rachel Pansky

Aerial
Natalya Sleta

Aerial 2
Natalya Sleta

History. Ancient Rome. The bloody arena, martyres and lions. Illustration in: Quo Vadis, by Henryk Sienkiewicz
3434142 History. Ancient Rome. The bloody arena, martyres and lions. Illustration in: Quo Vadis, by Henryk Sienkiewicz, Czech Republic, c.1910 (postcard) by Sienkiewicz

Infinity 2
Natalya Sleta

The Clown, 1898-99 (oil on canvas)
LAF470958 The Clown, 1898-99 (oil on canvas) by Evenepoel, Henri Jacques Edouard (1872-99); 100x50.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Seal ring showing bull-leaping scene, -75 BC (gold)
7309975 Seal ring showing bull-leaping scene, -75 BC (gold) by Minoan; 2.3x3.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: gold, Material: gold); © Ashmolean Museum

Seal depicting tumblers or acrobats in a field of lilies, -350 BC (chalcedony)
7309996 Seal depicting tumblers or acrobats in a field of lilies, -350 BC (chalcedony) by Minoan; 2.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sleepwalker
Natalya Sleta

A frog balances on a tight wire. " The Balancing Acrobat", 1936 (illustration)
7309640 A frog balances on a tight wire." The Balancing Acrobat", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

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Step right up and enter the magical world of the circus. 🎪✨ From Elsie on Hassan to Laura Knight's stunning artwork, every corner is filled with wonder. The enchantment continues as we explore Wombwells Menagerie, where exotic creatures captivate our imagination. As night falls in London's Piccadilly Circus during the swinging 1960s, a dazzling display of lights illuminates the cityscape. Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign poster takes flight, reminding us that even in this bustling metropolis, dreams can soar high above. But amidst all the excitement, a little child asks "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" Matania's heartwarming illustration reminds us that joy and innocence are at the heart of this spectacle. Traveling back in time brings us face to face with ancient Roman costumes and their grandeur. We marvel at their elaborate attire as they perform death-defying feats under the big top. And who could forget about the flea circus? A miniature marvel that proves size doesn't matter when it comes to entertainment. These tiny performers defy expectations and leave audiences astounded. The sideshow posters beckon us closer; one featuring Celesta Geyer known as Jolly Dolly Dimple captures our attention. Her talents amaze spectators as she showcases her unique skills within this vibrant world of oddities and curiosities. Stepping into Piccadilly Circus in 1956 transports us back to an era filled with nostalgia. The hustle and bustle of city life intertwines with laughter and applause from delighted onlookers - a true feast for all senses. Taking inspiration from General Lew Wallace's epic tale Ben-Hur, we witness chariot races unfold before our eyes. The thunderous hooves pounding against ancient sands create an adrenaline-fueled atmosphere like no other. Finally, we find ourselves once again surrounded by neon lights in Piccadilly Circus at night.