Sanger Circus Women, c1890 - 1909

Item — Box: Sanger Circus Box 1

Reference code: 178C114.39

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a group of women. 'Kate, Topsy (Ellen Coleman), Marie Reeve , Mrs Rule' written in ink on the front of the photograph. 'Topsy' was Ellen Coleman (granddaughter of 'Lord' George Sanger). Ellen's parents were Alexander Coleman and Laurina Coleman (nee Sanger). Ellen married Harry Austin, one of the Austin Bothers who were equestrian and clown performers with 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus. Marie Reeve was also a granddaughter of 'Lord' George Sanger, her parents were Sarah Harriet Reeve (nee Sanger) and Arthur Reeve. Mary Ann Rule was 'Lord' George Sanger's housekeeper, who lived in Finchley with 'Lord' George Sanger after his retirement .

Dates

Creation: c1890 - 1909

Creator

Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)

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