Dick, June, Born 1928
Dates
- Existence: 22 April 1928
Biography
June dick is the great, great granddaughter of Lord George Sanger. June was born on 22 April 1928 to Cissie Austen, great granddaughter of George Sanger and George Holloway.
June's parents divorced when she was only six months old. June was raised by her paternal grandparents George Hugh Holloway and Belvina Bonfanti, while her parents were touring their acts around the UK and America. During WWII, her mother, Cissie Austen worked for E.N.S.A. and travelled the country entertaining the troops, while her father, George Holloway travelled circus acts in music hall and variety theatres. By this point the family had left the traditional circus scene.
June grew up in Brixton Hill and stayed with her grandparents George and Belvina until they died. She was trained in tap dancing, ballet, piano, and as a classical singer. June, however, didn’t have an interest in becoming a professional performer and she trained as a fashion designer. June designed costumes for pantomime, shows on ice and variety amongst others.
June married three times, her first husband was Michael Sullivan the famous theatrical agent who discovered Shirley Bassey. June and Michael however divorced and June re-married an antiques dealer. After his death, she married her last husband, a theatre impresario, with whom she leased the Royalty Theatre in Kingsway, London. They put together the hit show ‘Bubbling Brown Sugar’ in the late 1970s and held Sunday concerts and concerts in the park with international performers. They ran the theatre until the business became too much for them and they gave it up.
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
A Biography of George Sanger, c1990 - 2000
Manuscript by June Dick about George Sanger's life, 10pp. Black pen and ink on ruled paper, text only on one side of the pages.
Abe, Belvina and George Holloway Senior on a Ship Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of George Holloway senior, with his wife Belvina to his immediate left and uncle Abe to his far left. Stood behind them are George and Belvina's children Georges, James, Frank and Albert. All are stood posing on a ship.
Astley's Circus Ampitheatre Photograph, c1871 - 1893
Black and white photograph of Astley's Amphitheatre on Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London in the last few weeks before it was pulled down. The people in the photograph are George Sanger, Ellen Sanger (nee Chapman), Ellen Austin (nee Coleman) and Marie Reeve. George Sanger took over Astley's Amphitheatre in 1871 and ran it until it was pulled down in 1893.
Bellevina, George Holloway Senior and Family Wagon Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of Belvina Holloway in the back of the wagon with her mother Belvina Bonfanti standing on the steps with a baby in her hands. In front of Belvina is George Holloway senior sat down with his child between his legs. Either side of him are two children.
Belvina, George and James Holloway Family Photograph, c1860 - 1875
Black and white photograph of Belvina Holloway, supporting an infant James Holloway to stand up, with an infant George Holloway senior sat on a bricked ledge next to him. All are centred posing for the photograph.
Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Close up studio photograph of Cissie and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Set to a dark background, both women are wearing the same white dresses with jewels on, a matching necklace and headband.
Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white studio photograph of Cissie and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Cissie Is standing behind Florence holding her hands, with both wearing the same white dresses with jewels on, a matching white necklace, headband and ankle boots.
Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white studio photograph of Cissie and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Set to a dark background, both individuals are wearing the same white dresses with jewels on, a matching necklace and headband.
Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of Cissie and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Set to a dark background, both individuals are leaning against a small circular table, wearing the same white dresses with jewels on, a matching necklace and headband.
Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1910 - 1940
Black and white photograph of Cissie and Florrence (Florrie) Austin. Cissie, sat on the left is wearing a long white dress with white gloves. Florence, sat to her right is wearing a long silk skirt with matching single button waistcoat.
Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, 1932
Black and white photograph of Cissie and Florrence (Florrie) Austin. Cissie, sat on the left is wearing a long white dress with white gloves. Florence, sat to her right is wearing a long silk skirt with matching single button waistcoat. Written on the photograph it says "To a dear Pal. Happy Memories"
Cissie Austin Mirror Pose Photograph, c1930 - 1950
Black and white photograph of Cissie Austin sat on a stool cross-legged wearing a flower patterned dress. Whilst sat, she is holding a handheld mirror with her left hand and applying lipstick with her right hand. The mirrored image of her face is facing the camera.
Cissie Austin Mirror Pose Photograph, c1930 - 1950
Black and white photograph of Cissie Austin sat on a stool cross-legged wearing a flower patterned dress. Whilst sat, she is holding a handheld mirror with her left hand and applying lipstick with her right hand. The mirrored image of her face is facing the camera.
Cissie Holloway Bicycle High Wire Act Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of Cissie Holloway, the great granddaughter of George Sanger, sat on the handle bars of a bicycle facing upwards on one wheel, balanced on a high wire whilst holding an umbrella.
Dressage Circus Performance Photograph, c1920 - 1950
Black and white photograph of two female circus performers in a busy ring. One is on a white horse that is performing a dressage position on the outer rim of the circus ring, while the other is walking next to her.
Four Women on a Street Photograph, c1940 - 1955
Black and white photograph of four women standing on the street in front of a townhouse. The formation is three women in line in the forefront with one taller woman stood behind in the middle with her arms around their shoulders.
George and Cissie Holloway Act Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of George Holloway and Cissie Holloway, the great granddaughter of George Sanger. Both are performing on a high wire in the centre directly opposite each other.
George and Cissie Holloway Bicycle High Wire Act Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of George Holloway senior and Cissie Holloway, the great granddaughter of George Sanger, each sat on a bicycle balanced on parallel high wires.
George and Cissie Holloway High Wire Act Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Black and white photograph of George Holloway senior and Cissie Holloway, the great granddaughter of George Sanger, each holding an umbrella whilst stood balanced on parallel high wires.
George and Cissie Holloway Photograph, c1940 - 1955
Black and white photograph of George Holloway senior and Cissie Holloway, the great grandauther of Lord George Sanger. Both are performing on a theatrical stage with George balanced on the high wire in mid flight swinging upside down, whilst Cissie is standing on the ground behind.