Founding of Chipperfield's Circus

When

1684

Where

Frost Fair site on the River Thames

Episodes

1

James Chipperfield introduced performing animals to England at the 1684 Thames Frost Fair in London, establishing the origin of the Chipperfield circus dynasty.

Episodes

1. 11684 · Frost Fair site on the River ThamesThames Frost Fair Performance

   James Chipperfield presented performing animals to the English public at the 1684 Frost Fair on the River Thames in London.

People involved

• James Chipperfield · Founder and animal performer

Sources

1. Chipperfield's Circus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-11

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