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What is My Wild Life about?

Born in a caravan, 1824, at St. Martin at Oak, Norfolk. Son of James William Chipperfield and Harriet Amy (ne Coan). Commenced clowning for his father being then engaged in a Liliputian Circus. Reputedly entered a den of animals at Wombwells when only 14-years-old. First ventured on his own when he acquired an educated pony. He married Elizabeth Jones in 1846. His daughter appeared as the youngest tight-rope dancer in the country. Introduced to Britain Zulus and Kaffirs from Africa and the Aztecs from Mexico. Also entered the marrionette business. Gradually worked his way to the front rank of showland with his menagerie, establishing his winter quarters in Norwich. Exhibited Robert Tippney, the living skeleton. On the road all his life and claimed to be England's oldest showman. Died at his home, Schwanfelder Street, Beeston, Leeds, in 1913, aged 89 years. ( John Turner, Victorian Arena) -- Wikipedia

Author

[by] Jimmy Chipperfield

Publisher

Macmillan London Limited

Published

1975

Language

EN

ISBN

9780333180440

Subjects

Sports, Anthropology, Lifestyle