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Acrobatics Collection

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London

Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: International Air Rally Poster 1937

International Air Rally Poster 1937
Poster, High Speed Thrills! International Air Rally, Lympne, 28-29 August. Spectacular RAF Hendon Acrobatics, Racing, Live Parachuting, Foreign Aces. Organised by the Cinque Ports Flying Club. 1937

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier

If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier
An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wifes head as a springboard

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Kirk and Saraski music hall aquatic acrobats

Kirk and Saraski music hall aquatic acrobats. Sisters known as ?the aquatic marvels?. Performed dives, acrobatics and endurance feats in a tank of heated water

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: In the support trench by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon

In the support trench by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" Old Bill has practically decided to try to get Private Shinio (the ex-comedy-juggler-and-hand-balancer) transferred to another platoon." The stoicism of Captain Bruce Bairnsfathers

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London

Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Lillian Leitzel - German Circus acrobat and strongwoman

Lillian Leitzel - German Circus acrobat and strongwoman
Lillian (" Lilli" ) Leitzel (1892-1931) - an acrobat and strongwoman for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Isaac Fawkes, the Slight of Hand Ma

Isaac Fawkes, the Slight of Hand Ma
Undated hand coloured engraving of Isaac Fawkes, the " Slight of Hand Man", and enlargement of acrobats from Bartholomew Fair print. HPG/8/2/1 (xli)"

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope

Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope, with the sea and rocks below. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant
Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents Indias First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Acrobates - acrobats

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Hawker Hunter FGA-71

Hawker Hunter FGA-71
Two RAF Hawker Hunters of 43 Squadron Aerobatic Team Parked Date: 1957

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Giant Airship Hangars at Cardington, Bedfordshire with t?

Giant Airship Hangars at Cardington, Bedfordshire with t?
Giant Airship Hangars at Cardington, Bedfordshire with the RAF Black Arrows Aerobatic Formation Display Team Flypast Trailing Smoke Overhead Date: 1960s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Rosey Anslow & Ella Grahame music hall roller-skaters

Rosey Anslow & Ella Grahame music hall roller-skaters
Rosey Anslow and Ella Grahame performing acrobatics on roller skates. One performer is wearing trousers, the other wearing a jacket and full skirt allowing for movement. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Swimming Season

Swimming Season
Swimming scenes from pools in Wembley, Blackpool and San Francisco. The new Wembley pool is being opened by Rt. Hon. L. S. (Leo) Amery (1873-1955). Date: 1932

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Dog Trials

Dog Trials
Canines being put through their paces at dog trials held at Crystal Palace. Date: 1931

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Roller Skating Show

Roller Skating Show
Bella Avalon and Percy Athos perform an act on rollerskates in The New Prince's Frivolities at the New Prince's Theatre in London (later known as the Shaftesbury Theatre). Date: 1925

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Mikado series by Raphael Kirchner - Acrobat

Mikado series by Raphael Kirchner - Acrobat
Raphael Kirchner design for his Mikado series - created in 1900 in Japonism style. Date: 1900

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)

Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)
Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! Disraeli is the hero of the day, having made a deal over Cyprus with Turkey at the Anglo-Turkish Convention, thereby ensuring peace rather than war

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Playbill, Empire Theatre, Belfast, Ireland, November 1921

Playbill, Empire Theatre, Belfast, Ireland, November 1921
Playbill for Empire Theatre, Belfast, November 1921 - The Weldonn Singers are top of the bill, alongside Will Luff, Henri Hilton, Three Godwyns, Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Boys playing handstands (culbute) and fart-in-the-face

Boys playing handstands (culbute) and fart-in-the-face (pet-en-gueule), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Chinese games and acrobatics performed in

Chinese games and acrobatics performed in Yuanmingyuang Park, Peking. Eight costumed women ride Ferris wheels perpedicularly, while male acrobats spin on rope wheels

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany 1885

Velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany 1885
Scenes from a velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany. Date: 1885

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Advert, rehearsal halls, New York City, USA

Advert, rehearsal halls, New York City, USA
Advertisement, rehearsal halls for all occasions, with pianos and victrolas, West 46th Street, New York City, USA. Tune in on Jack Clark, The Radio Tapper, acrobatics and stage dancing. circa 1930

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Cat playing cymbals with cat and ball on a postcard

Cat playing cymbals with cat and ball on a postcard
Cat playing cymbals with cat balancing a large red ball on its feet, on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Oy Ra and Dorma Leigh, in The Girl on the Film, London

Oy Ra and Dorma Leigh, in The Girl on the Film, London
Oy Ra and Dorma Leigh, in The Girl on the Film, a musical farce in three acts by James T Tanner, at the Gaiety Theatre, London

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Hawker Hunter F-6

Hawker Hunter F-6
A Formation of RAF 92 Squadron Hawker Hunter F.6S in Formation Vertical Climb with White Smoke Trails - the 1960 RAF Fighter Command Reserve Aerobatic Team Date: 1960

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Five girls doing hand-stands on the Beach - USA

Five girls doing hand-stands on the Beach - USA Date: circa 1904

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Miss Lurline

Miss Lurline
MISS LURLINE performs in a tank at the Cirque des Champs- Elysees, Paris; she performs acrobatics and even eats, remaining underwater for two and a half minutes at a time Date: 1882

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Robin with egg on a Christmas and New Year card

Robin with egg on a Christmas and New Year card
Robin balancing an egg on its beak on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Boy Scout activities in Afghanistan

Boy Scout activities in Afghanistan, in the scouting magazine Jamboree, April 1933. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Moscow State Circus in Cornwall

Moscow State Circus in Cornwall
Members of the Moscow State Circus performing near St Austell in Cornwall. Date: 1970s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: The Sky Devils Air Circus Poster

The Sky Devils Air Circus Poster
Poster, The Sky Devils Air Circus, Great 1944 Display, 10 years ahead of its time! Come and win 500. Issued by Air Pageants Ltd. 1944

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Native acrobats, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Native acrobats, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Native acrobats in action, one on a tightrope, Jabalpur (Jubbulpore), Madhya Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Greek Hydria depicting an auletris, two dancers playing

Greek Hydria depicting an auletris, two dancers playing
Greek pottery with red figures. Hydria depicting an auletris, two dancers playing zills and other doing acrobatics in a house of heteras. After auletris, a man leaning on his staff, raising his hand

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Acrobats on a Victorian scrap

Acrobats on a Victorian scrap
Acrobats in various poses on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Athletes and sportsmen on a sheet of Victorian scraps

Athletes and sportsmen on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Circus performer on three horses on a Victorian scrap

Circus performer on three horses on a Victorian scrap
Circus performer riding on three horses on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Circus performer on horse on a Victorian scrap

Circus performer on horse on a Victorian scrap
Circus performer on the back of a horse on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Strong

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Strong the Weight Lifters Daughter. circa 1930s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Four frog acrobats on a New Year card

Four frog acrobats on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Cartoon, Acrobatics

Cartoon, Acrobatics. Is he an air ace? No, hes just a guy with love troubles ! Date: 1919

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Leaflet cover, Souvenir of The Cossacks

Leaflet cover, Souvenir of The Cossacks -- acrobatics on horseback. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Acrobatic clown on a Christmas card

Acrobatic clown on a Christmas card
Acrobatic clown in a colourful costume on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Three hungry puppies on a Christmas card

Three hungry puppies on a Christmas card, contriving to get hold of the Christmas goose from the pantry cupboard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Victorian Scrap, acrobat and clown

Victorian Scrap, acrobat and clown. circa 1880s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Actress Freda Wyn doing handstand in cat costume

Actress Freda Wyn doing handstand in cat costume
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), doing a handstand on stage in her cat costume during rehearsals for a pantomime, Puss in Boots

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Boys doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London

Boys doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two boys doing handstands against a brick wall on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Roseray and Capella at the Embassy Club

Roseray and Capella at the Embassy Club
An Embassy Thrill - the Dancers Roseray and Capella. Roseray and Capella, the cabaret stars of the Embassy Club pictured performing some of their act which combined acrobatics with dance

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London

Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London
A fascinating turn by Japanese acrobats at the circus at Olympia, London. Date: 1921

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Two child acrobats, Japan

Two child acrobats, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Acrobat on a pole, with drummer below, India

Acrobat on a pole, with drummer below, India
An acrobat at the top of a pole, with a drummer below, India. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Nursery Rhymes -- Old Mother Hubbard, Peter Piper

Nursery Rhymes -- Old Mother Hubbard, Peter Piper
Nursery Rhymes. Old Mother Hubbard (above) -- She went to the tavern for white wine and red, and when she came back the dog stood on his head

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Boys doing acrobatics in a field

Boys doing acrobatics in a field
Groups of boys doing acrobatics in a field

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Uruguay - Wing Walker at an Airshow, Montevideo Racetrack

Uruguay - Wing Walker at an Airshow, Montevideo Racetrack
Uruguay - Wing Walker acrobat at an Airshow at the Hipodromo Nacional de Maronas, a horse racing track located in Ituzaingo neighbourhood, Montevideo, Uruguay - circa 1922-23

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: NFS (London Region) dispatch riders display team, WW2

NFS (London Region) dispatch riders display team, WW2
NFS dispatch riders demonstrate their motorcycle riding skills with a acrobatic display at Regional headquarters, Lambeth SE1

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Male and female trapeze performers

Male and female trapeze performers. Date c1875

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Cirque dehiver... Tous les soirs, e 8 heures

Cirque dehiver... Tous les soirs, e 8 heures
Cirque dhiver... Tous les soirs, e 8 heures. French circus poster shows an aerialist floating with arms outstretched above a city skyline with a balloon in the background. Date between 1880 and 1900

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Woman dancing in two scenes, performing acrobatics in third

Woman dancing in two scenes, performing acrobatics in third. Date c1898 i.e. c1899

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Group of servicemen doing acrobatics in a field

Group of servicemen doing acrobatics in a field
A group of young servicemen doing acrobatics in a field, perhaps as part of their military training

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Indian child gymnast atop a long pole

Indian child gymnast atop a long pole
A tiny Indian child Gymnast rather precariously held aloft by a long pole!

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: A boy balances on a Circus horse

A boy balances on a Circus horse
A young boy acrobat stands on one leg on the back of a performing horse in a circus. Ink drawing with watercolour wash by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: The Risley Family Acrobats, London, 1846

The Risley Family Acrobats, London, 1846
Engraving showing Richard Risley Carlisle (1814-1874), who went by the stage-name Professor Risley, performing acrobatics with his two sons at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1846

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Horseback Acrobatics

Horseback Acrobatics
A couple with Barnum & Baileys circus, perform an impressive feat. He controls two horses, with a foot on eachs back, while she stands balanced on his knee

Background imageAcrobatics Collection: Aerial Acrobatics

Aerial Acrobatics
Acrobats will turn into aerobats in the circus of tomorrow - high-wire acts will be more thrilling than ever !



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