Circus Cast into the very concrete

There is something in the very fabric of Harringay. We have a history of Circus and Aerial performance from around the world, and our very own home-grown talent

Arena Aerial

ARENA AERIAL is named after the historic Harringay Arena which no longer stands.  I wanted to share some photos from the archives of the Arena's legacy. The history of the Arena is documented in this Wikipedia Page

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Two of Harringay Arena's stunning aerial dames training their acts - ladder and trapeze 

An aerial artist rehearses her 'Stairway to Heaven' act. November 1952

Daring headstand on a trapeze featuring Pinito del Oro at Tom Arnold's Circus in December 1952

Astounding children and audiences at the Christmas Circus in December 1947

The Mogador Moroccans performing their acrobalance act

Stilt walker and comedy fat clown Barry Sloane outside the Arena in 1955

Stilt walker Goodlem Sloan with his living marionettes in December 1952

Small person and 6'2" showgirl lighting a cigar

Inclusive of all body shapes and sizes

Rich with characters

Then of course there were the animal acts - now a rarity but very popular during the 20th century

Harringay Arena was also host to many sporting, entertainment and large scale events such as ice-hockey, boxing, greyhound racing and rallies