Sanger, Laurina, 1853 - 1882
Dates
- Existence: 1853 - 1882
Biography
Laurina Sanger aka Topsy was the eldest daughter of George Sanger and Ellen Chapman. Laurina was born 23rd February 1853 at Cheadle. She became an equestrian performer and by the time she was twelve years old she was already performing in an equestrian scene on his parent's circus. Laurina married Alexander Coleman, the clown 'Little Sandy', on 14th March 1874 and had four children; Georgina (b.1874), Alexander 'Sandy' (1876-1886), Ellen 'Topsy' (1878-1969) and George (b.1880). Laurina died on 14th October 1882, aged 29. She was buried in Margate Cemetery, in the family grave.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Laurina Sanger on a Horse Photograph, c1870 - 1889
Photograph of Laurina 'Topsy' Sanger. Inscribed 'J Mullers Photograph, Anstall'.
Photographs, c1850 - 1945
Black and white and some colour photographs and postcards of George and Jonh Sanger's circus.
Photographs, c1890 - 1959
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.
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.
Sanger Family Collection
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.