Charlie Cairoli performing

Circus

Circus

A huge amount of research has gone into preserving and cataloguing the Blackpool Tower Circus Collection. We are thankful for the circus community who support our investigations into the collections - helping improve our knowledge and understanding of the circus and its history in Blackpool.

This enables us to share some of those fascinating stories and people who have made Blackpool Tower Circus so popular.

Gallery Highlights

All sequins and feathers

Discover more about the wonderful story of circusette, Yvonne Kean Fielding.

Yuri & Tonya Gridneff performing

The Amazing Gridneffs

Discover more about the amazing Gridneff family and their time performing in the Blackpool Tower Circus.

Charlie Cairoli performing

The inimitable Charlie: Charlie Cairoli and the Tower Circus

A look back at the life and career of Blackpool's iconic clown

Other things to Discover

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Entrance to the Blackpool Tower building with signs for 'Pavilion, Concerts, Dancing & Variety Shows.'

Stories from the community

More fascinating stories of Blackpool, researched by our volunteers and other members of the community, that all add to the town's rich heritage.

Magic

Blackpool inspired so many magicians over the years but many of these stories have gone untold. Here we begin to unravel those significant links between Blackpool and the world of magic.

Woman and children building sandcastles, with advertisements on the pier for 'Kovah Jellies, Diamond Star, Weekly Dispatch and Whittakers Jams.'

Seaside

Discover more about Blackpool's growth into a seaside resort and the many developments Blackpool has seen over the years.