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.
9. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
Great stuff this Blackpool air - say the elephants of 1953 They seemrf to enjoy their stroll on the sands | National World
10. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
Orrell teacher Laura Turner is sprayed with gallons of water by Alexandra the elephant at Blackpool Tower Circus for a special wash and shampoo session in 1989 | National World
11. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
Mooky the Clown with his latex elephants. They must've caused a stir... | National World
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12. Blackpool Tower Circus Elephants
Elephants from the Blackpool Whitsun circus being unloaded at Tilbury docks | Getty Images