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Testo, Felix, junior, c1838 - 1910

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: c1838 - 1910

Biography

Felix Testot jnr was the oldest son of Felix Testot and travelled and assisted his father as a conjurer, juggler and violinist on stage until his late teens when he settled down in Coventry as a musician, married a local girl and joined the Coventry Orchestra. The branch of the Testot family that evolved from them moved into Music Hall and Variety as well as Picture Houses, remaining in the popular entertainment business although not travelling.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Testo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0032
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises photographs, business records, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, family research and items of personal archive related to the Testo family history in the fairground and circus

Dates: 1898 - 1999