The collection of over 150 images tells the story of the circus of the great showman, 'Lord' George Sanger who performed for Queen Victoria at Sandringham in 1885 and Balmoral in 1898.

“Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy gets the Catholic Church. America gets Hollywood.” - Erica Jong oh...i dunno it fits at all but i really like this quote.

Photo about Brightly shined empty arena in modern circus. Image of amphitheatre, circus, floodlight - 2162434

Fanfare is an aesthetic surrounding circuses and carnivals, temporary events that involve spectacle, fun, and excitement because of their rarity, various rides and attractions, and interesting, sometimes mysterious people that operate the circus/carnival. Western culture has tropified imagery associated with circuses because of media and the traditions associated with going to these events. These spectacles tend to be seen as outdated forms of entertainment with a folkish, almost tacky…

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