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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, 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 17 Collections and/or Records:

Circus Family and Tents Photograph , c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.125
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.38
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.39
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.43
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.44
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1910 - 1940

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.50
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1910 - 1940

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, 1932

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.51
Scope and Contents

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"

Dates: 1932

Florence Austin and Group Next to an Aeroplane Photograph, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.115
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

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

Group Portrait Photograph , c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.142
Scope and Contents

Photograph of three women and two men sat outside a building. The woman in the centre front is believed to be Florence Austin.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Harry and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.40
Scope and Contents

Black and white studio photograph of Harry and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Set to a dark background, both are sat down with Harry on the left wearing a thick suit with his arms folded and Florence on the right wearing a white blouse.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Photographs, c1890 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178C121
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of George Sanger's Circus showing staff, family, performers, animals, living wagons and parades, including Topsy Sanger, Harry Austin, George Holloway, Cissie Holloway, Cissie Austin, George Sanger, James Holloway, Abe Holloway, George Austin, Bellevina Holloway, Kate Holloway, The Three Holloways, Cirque Angelo, The Four Holloways, Ellen Chapman, Harriet Sanger and June Dick. Also some copies of photographs of the Bostock and Wombwell menagerie.

Dates: c1890 - 1959

Portrait of Cissie, Olive and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.26
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Cissie Austin standing behind a bench holding a baby Olive stood up on the bench, with Florence Austin to the right of them.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Sanger Circus Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0154
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1850 - 1945

Sanger Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0166
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs of George Sanger's Circus, photocopies of newspaper cuttings and some research material related to the Sanger Family, original drawings for costume designs by June Dick, an interview with June about her family and life and various other items related to the Sanger family.

Dates: c1900 - 2018