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It was exactly 11. 50am on a cold bright morning at Trafalgar Square when four 8 year old
It was exactly 11.50am on a cold bright morning at Trafalgar Square when four 8 year old sea lions flipped and flapped their way down the steps at Trafalgar Square and leapt into the fountains below Nelsons Column.
The four sea lions Billy, Hoola, Nanouk and Toto have bathed unashamedly in public in some of the best fountains in Europe. After all, when your a top circus sea lion, only the best is good enough. So when they came to London to appear at the Bertram Mills circus at Olympia, their trainer Fernand Danion thought of Trafalgar Square. Our Picture Shows: One of the sea lions taking a dip, London. 16th January 1964
George Greenwell
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
S440
Media ID 21749940
© Mirrorpix
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In this print captured by George Greenwell, we are transported back to a cold and bright morning at Trafalgar Square in London. It was exactly 11.50am when four mischievous eight-year-old sea lions decided to make a splashy entrance into the fountains below Nelson's Column. Meet Billy, Hoola, Nanouk, and Toto - four circus sea lions who fearlessly embraced their public bathing routine in some of Europe's finest fountains. As top performers in the Bertram Mills circus at Olympia, these talented creatures knew that only the best would suffice for their refreshing dips. Their trainer Fernand Danion had an ingenious idea when they arrived in London - what better place than iconic Trafalgar Square? And so it happened; with flips and flaps aplenty, these playful sea lions delighted onlookers as they gracefully leapt into the crystal-clear waters. This snapshot showcases one of the adorable sea lions taking a dip amidst the grandeur of London's bustling cityscape. The year is 1964, adding a touch of nostalgia to this remarkable moment frozen in time. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, our hearts are filled with joy and wonderment at nature's quirky antics blending seamlessly with urban life. Let us cherish such extraordinary encounters where entertainment meets enchantment right here on our doorstep.
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