Austin, Florence, Active 1930 - 1969
Dates
- Existence: 1930 - 1969
Parallel Names
- Florrie
Biography
Florence Austin aka Florre, was the daughter of Harry Austin and Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and great granddaughter of George Sanger. Florence was a trapeze, aerial and variety performer. She married Thomas Manley with whom she performed as the double act 'Manley and Austin' in circus and variety from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Circus Family and Tents Photograph , c1920 - 1939
Photograph of a family group seated next to tents. Two men are playing musical instruments. The woman furthest right is Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman. The man next to her is thought to be her second husband Harry Moxon. The woman, second from left, is Florence Austin aerial performer.
Florence Austin and Group Next to an Aeroplane Photograph, c1930 - 1939
Photograph taken in the USA of a group of people next to an aeroplane. The aircraft is marked 'Interstate Airlines Incorporated Photographic Section'. 'Myself with Mill(s) and one of the act's husband and wife flying on the circuit with us Love Florrie' is written on the reverse of the photograph. 'Master photo Finishers of America' stamped on reverse.
Florence Austin next to an Aeroplane Photograph, 20 April 1920
Photograph of a group next to an aeroplane which has 'Interstate 104' marked on the side. Photograph stamped on reverse 'Master Photo Finishers of America'. 'Here we are again we certainly did have dandy time. All my Love Florrie, Birmingham Alabama April 20 1920' is written on the reverse. The woman on the far left is Florence Austin.
Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Postcard of aerial performer Florence Austin on Blackpool South Pier. The photograph is stamped with 'Pier Studio, South Pier' on reverse. 'To Mama with Love Flo' is written on reverse.
Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of Florence Austin hanging from a trapeze outdoors.
Group Portrait Photograph , c1920 - 1939
Photograph of three women and two men sat outside a building. The woman in the centre front is believed to be Florence Austin.
Sanger Circus Collection
Black and white and some colour photographs, negatives, handbills, programmes and other items of ephemera relating to George Sanger's circus and the Hall by the Sea.