The Austin Brothers (c 1870 -1919)

Organisation

Parallel Names

Harry and George Austin

Biography

Harry and George Austin were circus equestrian performers and brothers who worked with Lord George Sanger Circus for over thirty years as a double jockey act called The Austin Brothers. Harry married Ellen Coleman granddaughter of George Sanger and George married Kate Holloway niece of George Sanger. The brothers also spend a spell on time in America with Ringling, Barnum and Bailey and for a short time formed Austin's Circus. Harry died of a heart attack in 1919 near Ferryhill in County Durham whilst moving his caravan.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Portrait of The Austin Brothers Photograph, c1890 - 1899

Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114

Reference code: 178C114.53

Scope and Contents

Photograph of two equestrian performers believed to be (top to bottom) George and Harry Austin from Lord George Sanger Circus.

Dates: c1890 - 1899

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Sangers Circus Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1899

Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114

Reference code: 178C114.54

Scope and Contents

Photograph of equestrian and acrobat performers. The male figure on the horse is Harry Austin. The female, far right, is believed to be Yetta Schultz. The two other women are believed to be either Henrietta, Florence or Lydia who were listed as performers on the 'Corde Elastique' during this time. The photograph is believed to have been taken at Balmoral on the Royal Estate in Scotland in 1898.