The circus hasn’t used animal since 1990 but until then they were a prominent part of circus life, routines and entertainment. The Tower Circus was famous for its elephants and they were often seen being exercised on the beach and seafront. It was an awesome sight. Deep beneath the circus ring, the stables and pens used to house the creatures still remain due to the building’s listed status. These days it makes for uncomfortable viewing, in some of the pictures at least, but the elephants are a key part of our Circus’ legacy.
5. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
Jozsi Vinicky's golden horse, Pegasus, on the seasaw with Lony the elephant in 1956 | National World
6. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
It's a sight you are not likely to see on Blackpool Promenade today was not uncommon in the 1960s, when elephants were escourted, here by PC Fred Parker, to the Tower Circus at the beginning of the season. In the past, circus animals, including the elephants, camels and horses were also exercised on the beach. | National World
7. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
Veronica Dickson on top of the elephant at Blackpool Circus | National World
8. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
These aren't real - they are latex elephants which were created by Mooky the Clown to the take part in the circus - how cool is that? | National World