Lionel Bathe at the Circus

This collection of 1940s and 1950s circus images reflects both the life of the circus and the imagination of photographer Lionel Bathe. Lionel's circus images are largely unindexed, and so are presented here without specific dates or information. The locations are more than likely to be in the Gloucestershire area.

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Bertram Mills' Circus

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Horse rider 'backstage' - possibly at Smarts.

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Indian group at Smart's Circus.

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Behind the scenes at Smart's Circus with the immaculately turned out transport.

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Busy on the build-up and preparation.

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Crowds view the attractions behind the scenes.

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Indoor shot of animal acts.

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Clown couple.

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Gymnast couple.