Philip Astley, Circus Showman - From Westminster Bridge to the World

Mike Rendell discusses the 18th-century entrepreneur Philip Astley, called the founder of the modern circus. A brilliant equestrian, he started by giving riding lessons in the morning and putting on a bit of a show in the afternoon. It grew into a circus extravaganza which swept the globe.

Includes a wine reception.

£5 plus booking fee, booking essential

Guildhall Library, City of London, Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH

Tue 29 Jul 2014

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