Copy photographic print on mount of acrobatic or gymnastic troupe with boy clown in the centre. The clown is Joe Craston. Joe Craston was also known as Joe Hodgini or Hogini (named after his mentor) when training as a young clown.

Olympia, London. Colour illustration of Joe Craston in his signature clown's custome on front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts, some articles, section covering who is who of Bertram Mills circus and commercial advertising. Printed by Fleetwood Press Ltd, 30p.p.

Olympia, Londo. Colour illustration of Joe Craston on a blue background on front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme with illustrations in the centre and commercial advertising, 22p.p.

Colour illustration of Joe Craston on a red background on front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Colour illustration of Joe Craston on a red background on front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Bertram Mills Circus programmes at Olympia and travelling shows.

This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses

Clown, Joe Craston seen from the rear, engaging with seated audience. Probably at Mansion House, London. 'Sport & General Press Agency' stamped on reverse. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London.

Promotional postcard photograph of Clown Cashmore. Postcard printed in Lisbon, Portugal. The clown is believed to be Joe Craston.

Clown performing in the circus ring with a dog and a miniature cart. Probably Joe Craston.

Clown Joe Craston performing on stage with dog appearing out of a container. 'Joe Craston' written on reverse. 'Jerome stamped on reverse with date '21 Nov 1938'.

Children's party scene with a large group of children and two clowns. One of the clowns (Joe Craston) is holding a circular disc with the words 'Electric'. The other clown is Whimsical Walker. An adult male wearing a chain of office is also to the rear, possibly Mayor of London at Mansion House. Copyright 'Fox Photos Tudor Street London' is stamped on the reverse.

Clown, Joe Craston, to the right and male and female in fancy dress costume. 'Mansion House 8/1/36' written on reverse. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. 'Keystone View Company' stamped on reverse.

Early British circus and variety programmes including Astley's, Batty's and Lord George Sanger's circus.

Children's fancy dress party with the Lord Mayor of London (Sir Roland Blades) at the London Press Club. Clowns Whimsical Walker (left) and Joe Craston (right) are also in attendance. January 8 1927. 'Topical Press Agency' stamped on reverse.

Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume with dog in costume on his shoulder. Joe Craston stamped on the bottom.

View of the back of the head of a clown, probably Joe Craston. Copyright 'Spink and Jaye & King Ltd', photographers Brighton.

Joe Craston performing as a clown in the circus ring driving a miniature coach and horses with other clowns in the background. 'Copyright Captain A. E. Middleton, Kenilworth Court, London, SW15' stamped on the reverse.

Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston with name stamped at the base. 'Jaye & King, Brighton' stamped on reverse.

Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston with performing dog. Joe Craston stamped at the base. 'Jaye & King, Brighton' stamped on reverse.