Roll up, roll up: the evolution of the circus 10-in-1 show
Published date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Circus sideshows have fascinated people for centuries. From the bearded lady to PT Barnum, contortionists to fire eaters, people have flocked to see the peculiarities of the 10-in-1 show. From their early beginnings at Bartholomew Fair to their decline in the politically correct world of the 1960s, this talk will take you on a rollercoaster ride using sources held by The National Archives and other organisations.
Author: Adele Chaplin Duration: 35:07
Further Information
Freaks, curiosities, managers etc at Barnum and Bailey's Show, Olympia, London - Catalogue reference: Copy 1/435/376
1. Unknown
2. Delmo Fritz, Sword Swallower
3. Charles Trip, the Armless Wonder
4. Billy Wells, the Hard Headed Man
5. Joy Howard, aka Miss Ivy, the Moss Haired Girl
6. M Delkano, the Emperor of Fire
7. Annie Jones, the Bearded Lady
8. Unknown
9. Laloo, the Double Bodied Hindu
10. Queen Mab (22 ½ inches tall, weighed 18 ½ lbs)
11. Eli Bowen, Acrobat
12. Leah May, Giantess
13. Unknown, Fat Lady
14. Captain Murphy, Giant
15. James W Coffey, the Skeleton Man
16. William Henry Johnston, aka Zip the Pinhead or Zip the "what is it?"
17. Jo Jo the Human Skye Terrier, aka Jo Jo the Dog Faced Boy
18. Unknown
19. James Morris, the Elastic Skinned Man
20. Annie Howard, the Tattooed Lady
21. James Howard, the Tattooed Man
22. Unknown
23. Young Herman, Expansionist
24. Unknown
