Haslam, Albert, 1851 - [?]
Person
Biography
Albert Haslam was born in Sheffield in 1851. He left home at an early age and learned magic and illusion from John Henry Anderson, the great Wizard of the North. After the death of his teacher, he took the slightly amended name of Professor Anderton travelling with some of the greatest shows including Randall William' Ghost Show.
During the late 1800's the circus and menagerie toured the UK with Albert's son, Arthur, becoming Captain Rowland, the animal trainer. The menagerie was sold in 1898 to pay of debts and Anderton then toured as Fourpawrs circus.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Anderton and Rowland Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0009
Scope and Contents
This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.
Dates:
c1894 - 1962
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive