Circus owner Cyril Mills was a patriot and a spy who had risked his life uncovering secrets about Hitler s Germany in the 1930s and was tasked with spying on the Soviets in the 1960s
Then aspiring writer from Jamestown Louis L'Amour, Peggy Lee, who was born in Jamestown, Tom Mix, the most popular movie star of western films and more got their start in the circus.
Then aspiring writer from Jamestown Louis L'Amour, Peggy Lee, who was born in Jamestown, Tom Mix, the most popular movie star of western films and more got their start in the circus.
Norman Barrett MBE, 88, is a circus ringmaster who found fame in the 1970s appearing with clown Charlie Cairoli in the BBC TV series Right Charlie. Best known for his act with performing budgerigars, he has worked with the world’s best circuses, including 25 years at Blackpool Tower Circus. Today he lives in Blackpool with his wife Sally and their son.