The Austin Brothers Equestrian Performers, c1890 - 1899
Scope and Contents
Photograph of two equestrian performers believed to be (top to bottom) George and Harry Austin from 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus. Harry and George Austin stayed with 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus for over thirty years as a double jockey act. Harry married Ellen Coleman granddaughter of 'Lord' George Sanger and George married Kate Holloway niece of 'Lord' George Sanger. At one stage they went to perform in America with Ringling, Barnum and Bailey and for a short time formed Austin's Circus. Harry died of a heart attack in 1919 near Ferryhill in County Durham whilst moving his caravan.
Dates
- Creation: c1890 - 1899
Creator
- Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)
Conditions Governing Access
Items are available to view by appointment in our reading room
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material
Extent
1 Item(s) ; 154 x 190 mm
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
The University of Sheffield
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Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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