Craston, Joe (Joseph), 1868 - 1948
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1868 - 1948
Biography
Joe Craston was an equestrian, clown, animal trainer and circus proprietor. He was singled out by Lord George Sanger at the age of 9, to be made the central figure and youngest solo clown in his circus. Although Joe also performed as an acrobatic rider for some time he eventually devoted himself to clowning after a series of accidents. Joe Craston married Martha Cashmore and they had three children; Louise aka Lulu, Victoria and Josep aka Joe, all of who followed the family tradition into circus performance.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joe Craston in Street, c1900 - 1920
Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.169
Scope and Contents
Joe Craston Senior walking in a city street scene.
Dates:
c1900 - 1920