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Thames Frost Fair Performance
- When
- 1684
- Where
- Frost Fair site on the River Thames
James Chipperfield presented performing animals to the English public at the 1684 Frost Fair on the River Thames in London.
During the winter of 1684, James Chipperfield exhibited his performing animals at the Frost Fair held on the frozen River Thames. This event is identified as the origin of the Chipperfield circus, introducing animal acts to England and establishing the family's long-standing presence in the entertainment industry.
Sources
- Chipperfield's Circus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-11
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