city of circus

Today, the Circus is popular across the world, but did you realise this live entertainment phenomenon has its roots in this country? In fact, it’s very nearly 250 years since 1768, when an entrepreneur and showman by the name of Philip Astley invited the London public to attend his arena filled with the kinds of incredible acts we associate with the circuses of today, including tumblers, horses, acrobats, jugglers and, of course, clowns. Blackpool has played a vital role in the development of Circus, as far back as 14 May 1894 when the legendary Blackpool Tower Circus, first threw open…