'The Occupational Therapist'

Pamphlet. Choice of Careers new series no. 53, produced by the Ministry of Labour and National Service

Funeral of Charlie Hankey

Photographic print of the funeral procession for Charlie Hankey (Charles Hanke) ,horse trainer for Jeserich Circus in Ireland in 1949. Charlie Hankey was a born in Dresden in Germany and trained with Circus Sarrasani. He performed with Circus Knie in Switzerland and also Pinder in France. He served in the German Army in World War One and later came over to perform with various circuses in Great Britain and Ireland. Hankey died of a heart attack whilst training elephants in the ring at Jeserich's circus, Belfast, on 30th May 1949, aged 50 years. He was buried at Belfast City Cemetery, on 3rd June, his wife Mrs Marjorie Hankey (nee Betteridge) was the the chief mourner. 'Crown Copyright' stamped on the reverse of the photograph

Funeral of Charlie Hankey

Photographic print of the horse drawn hearse at the funeral of Charlie Hankey (Charles Hanke) ,horse trainer for Jeserich Circus in Ireland in 1949. Charlie Hankey was a born in Dresden in Germany and trained with Circus Sarrasani. He performed with Circus Knie in Switzerland and also Pinder in France. He served in the German Army in World War One and later came over to perform with various circuses in Great Britain and Ireland. Hankey died of a heart attack whilst training elephants in the ring at Jeserich's circus, Belfast, on 30th May 1949, aged 50 years. He was buried at Belfast City Cemetery, on 3rd June, his wife Mrs Marjorie Hankey (nee Betteridge) was the the chief mourner. 'Crown Copyright' stamped on the reverse of the photograph

Funeral of Charlie Hankey

Photographic print of the funeral procession for Charlie Hankey (Charles Hanke) ,horse trainer for Jeserich Circus in Ireland in 1949. Charlie Hankey was a born in Dresden in Germany and trained with Circus Sarrasani. He performed with Circus Knie in Switzerland and also Pinder in France. He served in the German Army in World War One and later came over to perform with various circuses in Great Britain and Ireland. Hankey died of a heart attack whilst training elephants in the ring at Jeserich's circus, Belfast, on 30th May 1949, aged 50 years. He was buried at Belfast City Cemetery, on 3rd June, his wife Mrs Marjorie Hankey (nee Betteridge) was the the chief mourner. 'Crown Copyright' stamped on the reverse of the photograph

Meta Florentine

Photographic print of Meta Florentine. Meta Florentine was from a Scandinavian circus family. She started out as an equestrienne. First appeared with the Circus Busch, Berlin, in 1902. She married Edwardo Jonsson and her son Harder was born in born in 1912. Meta later divorced Edwardo and then married Edwin George Bale, in about 1914. She had three more children Edwin Tommy Bale (born 1915), Harry Charlie Bale (born 1917) and Florentine Bale, all circus performers. She formed the Bale Troupe of cyclists, with her sons, looping the loop on a motor cycle. In 1952 Meta celebrated 50 years in the circus. 'Crown Copyright Reserved' stamped on the reverse of the print