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Austin, Florence, Active 1930 - 1969

 Person

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 and aerial 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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Florence Austin next to an Aeroplane Photograph, 20 April 1920

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.21
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 20 April 1920

Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.19
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.20
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Florence Austin hanging from a trapeze outdoors.

Dates: c1920 - 1939