Circus Collection (page 3)

Performing bears, 1893 C013 / 9111
Performing bears, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

If London were Venice, Piccadilly Circus. A view of London if its streets were canals. c. 1900s

Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4)
7310000 Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50 (paper, pigment) by Gillieron

Sells Brothers Enormous Shows, ca 1885. Artist: The Strobridge Lithographing Company
Sells Brothers Enormous Shows, ca 1885. From a private collection

London Life - A Flower Seller in Piccadilly Circus Date: circa 1940

Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games, Panel B
Roman civilization, 5th century A.D. Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games. Panel B

Circus aeruginosus, marsh harrier
Plate 73 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 2 (1925)

CIRCUS POSTER, 1967. Polish circus poster

CIRCUS POSTER, c1890. American circus poster, c1890, for Sells Brothers Circus, featuring elephant races

Oxford Circus, London, c. 1880
Photograph showing part of Oxford Circus (also known as Regent Circus), London, c.1880. The horse-drawn carriages travelling along Oxford Street appear blurred

Penny Farthing Trick Cyclists at the Circus, c. 1888
Engraving showing two acrobats performing tricks on a Penny Farthing bicycle during a circus show, c.1888

Clown and Indians of the Olympia Circus, London, 1921
Illustration showing Pimpo the clown and three Red Indians performing horseback stunts in the ring of the Olympia Circus, 1921. Date: 1921

Wombwells Menagerie at Windsor Castle, 1847
Engraving showing the tents of Wombwells Menagerie in the Great Quadrangle of Windsor Castle during the Windsor Michaelmas Fair, October 1847

Circus Elephant Accident
George Lockhart is crushed by a circus elephant at Walthamstow. The elephant escaped from the train which was transporting him to the next circus destination

Ludgate Hill 1930S
View looking down Ludgate Hill towards Ludgate Circus, showing a policeman on the right and a train going over the now dismantled railway bridge, London

Ludgate Circus and St Pauls Cathedral, City of London
A busy Ludgate Circus with the King Lud pub on the left and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance, City of London. Date: circa 1920s

Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope, with the sea and rocks below. Date: circa 1890s

Resting Acrobats (oil on canvas)
LMG123033 Resting Acrobats (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 86.3x83.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Ben Lester entertaining the children at a British Steel Gala

L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Creator: Valadon, Suzanne (1865-1938)
L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

Grand Sablon Brussels View market stalls square
The Grand Sablon (Grand Sablon), Brussels, View of the market stalls at the Grand Sablon (Grand Sablon) in Brussels, square, place, circus, etc, market, Sablon

Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)
Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Circus Maximus. Artist: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
The Circus Maximus. Found in the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Christmas card, clown in snow -- A Merry Heart goes all the way. circa 1905

Oxford Street looking west from Oxford Circus, London. Date: circa 1900

The Hippodrome building, London
The Hippodrome building on the corner of Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square in the City of Westminster, London. Date: 1900s

Two forms of transport on a London bridge -- a double decker bus on the left, a horse and cart on the right. The bus is on Route 33A, serving Sheen, Hammersmith, Kensington, Piccadilly Circus

Smiling ringmaster in circus ring pointing to acrobats juggling, walking tightrope and balancing on unicycle

A Bear in a ballroom, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR661449 A Bear in a ballroom, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 21st June 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Barnums Elephant
circa 1890: Jumbo, the famous elephant which belonged to US showman Phineas Taylor Barnum, at London Zoo in Regents Park. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

London Smog
November 1922: Fog at Ludgate Circus, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Two Trapeze Artists
Sarasota, Florida: March 13, 1941 Two aerial artists for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus start limbering up for the summer circuit

DANCING BEAR. Wood engraving, 19th century

Police dog handler

Knights of the Air - WWI aerial combat - Albert Ball
A British fighter plane in the Royal Flying Corps is attacked by two German aircraft. The illustration accompanies a feature inside The Modern Boy magazine by Captain W. E

Caricature of P T Barnum and Jumbo the elephant
Caricature of Phineas Taylor (PT) Barnum (1810-1891), American showman and businessman, and Jumbo the African elephant which he bought for his circus from London Zoo in 1882

The Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London W1, with the statue of Eros on the right. Date: circa 1910s

CIRCUS ELEPHANT, 1853. Circus elephant at Astleys Theatre in London. Wood engraving, 1853

Anderton and Haslams Menagerie, 1894 Date: 1894

Entertainment agent advert
W G Sylvester, entertainment agent, 1900 Date: 1900

Piccadilly Circus 1928
More changes to the traffic layout at Piccadilly Circus - work in progress round the Eros statue, which I suppose is somewhere behind the hoardings. Date: 1928

Flea Circus Chariots
Professor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1955. American sideshow poster featuring a tattooed girl, c1955

Piccadilly Circus
viewed from Coventry Street

Advertisement for Barnum and Baileys Circus, 1897
Poster advertising Barnum and Baileys three ring circus, commonly known as The Greatest Show on Earth, 1897

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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.