Chipperfield's Circus Film, 1980 - 1992

Item — Box: Noel Drewe Box 16

Reference code: 178D5.159

Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Posso. 20 minutes long. Silent, in colour. Compilation film, some possibly filmed by Noel Drewe. Includes Jimmy Chipperfield’s Circus World from the Dick Emert Show - Circus posters - Boxmoor Trust Lands 1980 build up for their last visit - John Chipperfield presenting Tigers - Dickie Chipperfield presenting Lions - Aerial Trapeze Dot - Liberty Horses - Anne Chipperfield’s Parrots - Ral Chipperfield presenting Elephants - Richard Chipperfield Senior posters - outdoor sences on their last day of visit 1988 - Circus Fiesta at Nash Mills, Hemel Hemsptead - Ringmaster Tony Hopkins - Mary Chipperfields animals - Carol MacManus' Camels - Strongman - African elephants and wild animalss, presented by Mary Chipperfield’s son Richard - Duo Reiss high wire act - farmyard frolics - knife throwing act - rocket act - Chipperfield Brothers poster at Chesham - glimpse of big top at Worthing 1992 - Chipperfield’s Circus at Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead - exterior scenes - Gary Ambrose presenting Tigers - Belgian juggler - Elephant barber - Richter elephants.

Dates

Creation: 1980 - 1992

Creator

Drewe, Noel, Active 1927 - 1995 (Circus Enthusiast) (Person)

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