Temple, Lindsay, 1923 - 2003 (Circus enthusiast)
Dates
- Existence: 1923 - 18 August 2003
Biography
Lindsay Temple was born in 1923. He was a circus and theatre enthusiast from Keswick and became President of the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain in 1969, post he held until 1982. He is remembered by his great knowledge of circus and his kindness and generosity. Lindsay visited circuses around the world. He took many photographs and wrote many articles about the shows he attended. Lindsay died 18 August 2003 aged 80 years old.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Carlos Macmanus Animal Trainer Business Card, c1900 - 1999
Red, blue and black type and black and white illustrations of horse and elephant running with hand written note addressed to Linsay Temple on reverse.
Trade and Advertising Material, c1900 - 1999
A range of items of promotion and advertising from a range of circus companies and performers, including artistes' photographs with act descriptions used for seeking employment in circuses and pamphlets advertising independent performances and circus companies' literature and souvenirs for public distribution and promotion including Gerry Cottle's Circus, Belle Vue, Blackpool Tower, Bertram Mills Circus, Gandey's, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, Knie and many more.
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