The circus began life in 1894 and has long provided a stage for the best clowns in the business. In years gone by, it was Charlie Cairoli. These days it’s Mooky the Clown and his hilarious sidekick, Mr. Boo, who provide the laughs.
1. Tower Circus animals
Layla a Tower Circus Elephant with her trainer on Blackpool Beach in 1984 | National World
3. Blackpool Tower Circus Memories
Captain Sidney Howes presents his African Lioness in 1965 Photo: submit
4. Blackpool Tower Circus Memories
Billy the seal stole the applause with his ball-balancing dexterity, September 1945 Photo: Submit
5. Blackpool Tower Circus animals
An elephant arrived in Blackpool to start life at Blackpool Tower Circus | National World
6. Blackpool Tower Circus Memories
A packed audience at Blackpool Tower Circus applauds the Hanneford family with their horses in 1914 Photo: submit
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