'Lord' George Sanger Circus Group image
Video, 2 mths

Celebrating 200 Years of 'Lord' George Sanger

2025 marks 200 years since the birth of ‘Lord’ George Sanger, one of the most significant circus proprietors of all time. In this film Professor Vanessa Toulmin explores his life and legacy.

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Celebrating 200 Years of 'Lord' George Sanger

This film was produced by the National Fairground and Circus Archive at the University of Sheffield Library and features Professor Vanessa Toulmin Director of City, Culture and Public Engagement and Chair in Early Film and Popular Entertainment at the University of Sheffield. 

You can search for more Sanger related archive items by visiting Discover our Archives or see further Sanger related images on NFCA Digital. 

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