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Sawdust And Spangles

Stars of The Victorian Circus And Music Hall

by Heather Tweed

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About the Book
Three thrilling true life tales of once famous circus and music hall stars.
Who was Zazel, The Human Cannonball?
Why was Trick Cyclist Professor Letine brutally murdered at the stage door?
What secret did Lulu-The Eighth Wonder Of The World hide?
Each story is meticulously researched using contemporary newspaper reports, books, and archived materials. Often overlooked or previously unknown factual threads are pulled together presenting a fresh picture.
These articles were first published in Ripperologist Magazine in 2017-2018.

Let the show begin!
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http://www.heathertweed.net
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: History
  • Additional Categories Entertainment, Biographies & Memoirs
  • Project Option: 5×8 in, 13×20 cm
    # of Pages: 72
  • Isbn
    • Softcover: 9780368332289
  • Publish Date: Feb 21, 2019
  • Language English
  • Keywords Lulu Farini, Zazel, El Nino Farini
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About the Creator
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Heather Tweed

Heather Tweed is an artist, writer and researcher based near a splendid Victorian Pier. She studied art at Thurrock and Exeter, then teacher training at Leicester. After a 15 year stint teaching she returned full time to creating and exhibiting her art and working on projects including Venice 2017, ‘Crossing Cultures’ with The British Council, Cairo, and Circus250 in 2018. She has been researching interesting 19th Century characters for over 9 years and forthcoming books include ‘Lulu -The Eighth Wonder Of The World’ and ‘Mrs Giacometti Prodgers, The Cabman’s Nemesis’. Please take a browse and enjoy the bookshelf! -------------------------------------------------------------- I have a passion for Art in its many forms across history and cultures. Currently 19th Century Circus & Music Hall predominate. My sculpture and installation work have been exhibited widely across the UK with some international exposure. www.heathertweed.net

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