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Acrobats Collection

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Daily Mirror Eight, 1938

Daily Mirror Eight, 1938

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Billy Smarts Circus Trapeze artists swinging through the air December

Billy Smarts Circus Trapeze artists swinging through the air December 1957

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Bertram Mills Circus - Stephensons dogs December 1957

Bertram Mills Circus - Stephensons dogs December 1957

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Billy Smarts Circus Jumping on a pogo stick December 1957

Billy Smarts Circus Jumping on a pogo stick December 1957

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Bertram Mills Circus - acrobats tumbling December 1957

Bertram Mills Circus - acrobats tumbling December 1957

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Billy Smarts Circus Trapeze artists flying through the air December 1957

Billy Smarts Circus Trapeze artists flying through the air December 1957

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Wall of Death riders Sylvia Stone and Tornado Smith in Southend, 1950

Wall of Death riders Sylvia Stone and Tornado Smith in Southend, 1950

Background imageAcrobats Collection: One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of

One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of the aircraft carrier during a performance for the crew

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Shirley Tate, member of Stanley Rayners Circus at Sheerness

Shirley Tate, member of Stanley Rayners Circus at Sheerness. December 1953 D7470-001

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Anton and Manet on the low trapeze

Anton and Manet on the low trapeze

Background imageAcrobats Collection: William Blake Secondary School, Battersea. Gymnastics. March 1952 C1257-003

William Blake Secondary School, Battersea. Gymnastics. March 1952 C1257-003

Background imageAcrobats Collection: A lady does her acrobatic routine, entertaining the troops in one of the many organised

A lady does her acrobatic routine, entertaining the troops in one of the many organised events throughout World War Two to lift the spirits of the armed forces, and the nation

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Mills Circus. The daring troupe of ladder acrobats gave thrills

Mills Circus. The daring troupe of ladder acrobats gave thrills and excitement under the Big top at Norley Fields Wigan. September 1952

Background imageAcrobats Collection: elephant and boy attempt to do a hand stand circa 1971

elephant and boy attempt to do a hand stand circa 1971

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Mirror 8 acrobatic display team entertain the crowd on the beach at Llandudno in

The Mirror 8 acrobatic display team entertain the crowd on the beach at Llandudno in Conway north Wales circa 1937. Mirror Eight

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Mullen twins and Raiche nIce-Crobats in a back somersault during the nIce-Cycles of

The Mullen twins and Raiche nIce-Crobats in a back somersault during the nIce-Cycles of 1949i at Eurpress Hall, Earls Court. June 1949 P007960

Background imageAcrobats Collection: A circus novelty act based on the motorcycle wall of death combined with acrobats

A circus novelty act based on the motorcycle wall of death combined with acrobats. 1954 A168a

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Franline Ruth Bittmann, of Basle, rhythm expert, seems to have jumped as high as the 10

Franline Ruth Bittmann, of Basle, rhythm expert, seems to have jumped as high as the 10, 000 feet mountain, wild strubel in the background of this picture taken above the famous swimming pool at

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Suzanna and Julius Galos an acrobatic partnership

Suzanna and Julius Galos an acrobatic partnership

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The four Stauberti girls in their balancing act at Billy Smarts Circus

The four Stauberti girls in their balancing act at Billy Smarts Circus

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Circus performers practicing before the crowds come in

Circus performers practicing before the crowds come in

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Chinese State Circus are appearing in the big top on Newcastles Town Moor

The Chinese State Circus are appearing in the big top on Newcastles Town Moor. Pictured is Su Peng Fei on the slack wire

Background imageAcrobats Collection: 35 Fire Force Area Agility team giving a display on a bomb site in London

35 Fire Force Area Agility team giving a display on a bomb site in London. August 1943 P012223

Background imageAcrobats Collection: When the U. S. A air force had a sports day near London these two fellows thought they

When the U. S. A air force had a sports day near London these two fellows thought they
When the U.S.A air force had a sports day near London these two fellows thought they ought to loosen up their muscles a bit, before going on for their races

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Military agility team giving demonstration. June 1942 P009979

Military agility team giving demonstration. June 1942 P009979

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Roman Brook and Karen Wright, members of The Dancers of Harlem troupe

Roman Brook and Karen Wright, members of The Dancers of Harlem troupe

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Entertainment Circus: A member of the Paulo family seen here performing the human

Entertainment Circus: A member of the Paulo family seen here performing the human Pendulam. September 1953 D3916-001

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Child Acrobats: The Graham-Nelson Dancing School of 182, Hammersmith Road, W. 6

Child Acrobats: The Graham-Nelson Dancing School of 182, Hammersmith Road, W. 6
Child Acrobats: The Graham-Nelson Dancing School of 182, Hammersmith Road, W.6. is turning out acrobatic child dancers for several pantomimes. They also have some bigger ballet dancers

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Graham-Nelson Dancing School of 182, Hammersmith Road, W. 6

The Graham-Nelson Dancing School of 182, Hammersmith Road, W. 6
The Graham-Nelson Dancing School of 182, Hammersmith Road, W.6. is turning out acrobatic child dancers for several pantomimes. They also have some bigger ballet dancers

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Toddler Nadies Bagdadi watches acrobats rehearse the new cha chi chou on Ice Show

Toddler Nadies Bagdadi watches acrobats rehearse the new cha chi chou on Ice Show. June 1953 D3345

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Boyde acrobatic act at the Victoria Palace. December 1952 D749

The Boyde acrobatic act at the Victoria Palace. December 1952 D749

Background imageAcrobats Collection: 'Merky'the acrobat performing at the Mills Circus. C6334

"Merky"the acrobat performing at the Mills Circus. C6334
" Merky" the acrobat performing at the Mills Circus. C6334

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Rolling along members of the Salvador Troupe demonstrate the art of balance during

Rolling along members of the Salvador Troupe demonstrate the art of balance during rehearsals for the Belle Vue Manchester circus. December 1969 Z12263

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Firemens Agility display team giving demonstration. June 1942 P009980

Firemens Agility display team giving demonstration. June 1942 P009980

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Baby 'Bobbie'Mohamed Ben Mohamed Ali, balancing on his Uncles hand

Baby "Bobbie"Mohamed Ben Mohamed Ali, balancing on his Uncles hand
Baby " Bobbie" Mohamed Ben Mohamed Ali, balancing on his Uncles hand. Uncle name is Ali Mohamed Ali, while Mum Fatima Mohamed Ali is passing over (hand throwing)

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Shirley Tate, member of Stanley Rayners Circus at Sheerness

Shirley Tate, member of Stanley Rayners Circus at Sheerness. December 1953 D7470-002

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Miss Wendy performs her balancing act with a pigeon perched on the end of a sword during

Miss Wendy performs her balancing act with a pigeon perched on the end of a sword during rehearsals for the Belle Vue Manchester circus. December 1969 Z12263-008

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Grace and Poise demonstrated in the antics of the Sehlingloff Troupe during rehearsals

Grace and Poise demonstrated in the antics of the Sehlingloff Troupe during rehearsals yesterday for the Belle Vue, Manchester circus. December 1969 Z12263-005

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Beverley Ferris and husband acrobats performing with the Globe Trotters Basketball team

Beverley Ferris and husband acrobats performing with the Globe Trotters Basketball team. June 1952 C2783-001

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Beverley Ferris acrobat performing with the Globe Trotters Basketball team

Beverley Ferris acrobat performing with the Globe Trotters Basketball team. June 1952 C2783-001

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Children Acrobat. A young girl holding a cup looks up at a man walking down steps on his

Children Acrobat. A young girl holding a cup looks up at a man walking down steps on his hands. Yale balancing act. young child

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Tight-wire act, at Chessington Zoo Circus. Diane and Riki Lingana and son Kristi

Tight-wire act, at Chessington Zoo Circus. Diane and Riki Lingana and son Kristi (9 months) perform unfer the Big Top. July 1952 C3597-002

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Botonds, acrobatic act at the London Palladium. SP 19 / 8 / 1951 B3975 / 1

The Botonds, acrobatic act at the London Palladium. SP 19 / 8 / 1951 B3975 / 1
The Botonds, acrobatic act at the London Palladium. SP 19/8/1951 B3975/1

Background imageAcrobats Collection: The Great Reno sitting on top of a 60 ft pole at Brighton Zoo after an arguement with his

The Great Reno sitting on top of a 60 ft pole at Brighton Zoo after an arguement with his producer. DM 18/8/1950 025507X3

Background imageAcrobats Collection: Douglas Kidd drinking glass pint of lager with his arm bent around the back of his head

Douglas Kidd drinking glass pint of lager with his arm bent around the back of his head. To appear on Freak Or Unique on TFI Friday television show. January 1997



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