Sanger Collection

Sangers Circus cyclist, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A lady cyclist (probably a man in drag), one of the performers with Sangers Circus during a visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Advert, W & J Sanger, Parasols Date: 1848

Ethel Maurice as Mrs Fleeter in My Sweetheart, Sangers Amphitheatre, London. Date: 1887

Festivities on the Coming of Age of Prince Albert Victor of Wales (engraving)
1590923 Festivities on the Coming of Age of Prince Albert Victor of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, George Sanger and the Lord Mayors Show
Cartoon, George Sanger was the Boss of the Lord Mayors Show. 1884

Cartoon, The Amenities of the Circus are positively surprising, showing London circus owners George Sanger (left) and Frederick Charles Hengler (right) with William Holland (centre)

The Pantomimes (engraving)
1590900 The Pantomimes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantomimes. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 January 1885)

The Montefiore Celebration at Ramsgate (engraving)
6016526 The Montefiore Celebration at Ramsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montefiore Celebration at Ramsgate)

Scouts at Georgetown (Janjanbureh), Gambia, West Africa
Scouts and cubs of the 1st Georgetown Group at Georgetown (now Janjanbureh), Gambia, West Africa, April 1948. With them are Scout Master A An Jie and visiting ACC, J Sanger-Davies. Date: 1948

Miss Rachel Sanger in The Bonnie Fishwife
Miss Rachel Sanger in the role of Maggie MacFarlane in The Bonnie Fishwife, a comedietta or farce in one act by Charles Selby. circa 1880s

George Sanger, English showman and circus proprietor
George Sanger (1825-1911), English showman and circus proprietor. circa 1890s

Caricature of George Sanger, circus proprietor
Caricature of George Sanger (1825-1911), English showman and circus proprietor. 1881

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photographed with Mahatma Gandhi, February 1936

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photograph, c1920

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. With her second husband, J. Noah H. Slee, in Germany, 1927

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photograph, c1913

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. The Higgins sisters: Ethel, Margaret, Nan and Mary

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). Margaret Higgins Sanger. American founder of the birth-control movement. With her children, Grant and Stuart, 1916

CARTOON: BIRTH CONTROL. From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Drawn by Lou Rogers

SANGERs CIRCUS, 1884. An acrobat practicing an act on horseback, with the aid of a harness, at Lord George Sangers circus in England. English engraving, 1884

From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Mrs. Poor Patient: If you re rich, the law don t count
CARTOON: BIRTH CONTROL. From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Mrs. Poor Patient: If you re rich, the law don t count. Drawn by Lou Rogers

American founder of the birth-control movement. At the time of her 1916 trial. Oil over a photograph
MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American founder of the birth-control movement. At the time of her 1916 trial. Oil over a photograph

Sanger Centre used for the human genome project

Robot picking bacteria containing human DNA
Human genome research. Robot picker (upper centre) as it selects bacterial colonies in petri dishes which contain human DNA for the Human Genome Project

Saenger-Horus spaceplane, artwork
Saenger-Horus spaceplane at the separation altitude of 37 kilometres, artwork. This design was part of work carried out in the 1980s

JUMBO SKELETON. Circus poster for P. T. Barnums Greatest Show on Earth combined with Sangers Royal British Menagerie &
JUMBO SKELETON. Circus poster for P.T. Barnums Greatest Show on Earth combined with Sangers Royal British Menagerie & Grand International Shows, c. 1890

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of the birth-control movement. At the time of her 1916 trial

Sangers Circus parade, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Street scene, showing part of Sangers Circus parade during a visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. This elaborate horse-drawn carriage includes a lion and a lamb

Sangers Circus visiting Haverfordwest, South Wales
Street scene, showing Sangers Circus visiting Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. There are two elaborate horse-drawn carriages, with riders dressed in fancy costumes

Circus procession, New Bridge, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A circus procession of camels, elephants and men on horseback, at New Bridge, Haverfordwest, South Wales, with townspeople lining the route

Sangers circus procession, Haverfordwest, South Wales
View of Salutation Square during Sangers circus procession, in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, with boys following in the roadway

Sangers Circus USA stall, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Scene at Sangers Circus during its visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, showing a USA-themed stall in a field

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"Sanger: A Legacy of Entertainment and Adventure" Step right up and witness the thrilling feats of the Sangers Circus cyclist in Haverfordwest, South Wales. This captivating advert by W & J Sanger promises a spectacle like no other under their vibrant parasols. Across the globe, even scouts at Georgetown (Janjanbureh), Gambia, West Africa were enchanted by the allure of Sanger's enchanting performances. Ethel Maurice mesmerized audiences as Mrs Fleeter in "My Sweetheart" at Sangers Amphitheatre in London. The festivities on the Coming of Age of Prince Albert Victor of Wales were nothing short of grandeur, immortalized forever through an exquisite engraving. George Sanger himself was not immune to caricature as he took part in the Lord Mayors Show, depicted humorously in a cartoon. "The Amenities of the Circus" showcased both its charm and excitement while capturing hearts worldwide. The Pantomimes brought joy to countless faces with their whimsical tales performed within circus walls. Even outside traditional circus settings, such as The Montefiore Celebration at Ramsgate or Miss Rachel Sanger's portrayal in "The Bonnie Fishwife, " this family's dedication to entertainment knew no bounds. George Sanger will always be remembered as an English showman and circus proprietor who shaped generations' experiences with his extraordinary vision. His caricature serves as a testament to his larger-than-life personality that left an indelible mark on history. From heart-stopping stunts to uproarious laughter, there is no doubt that for centuries, the name 'Sanger' has been synonymous with unforgettable moments shared under colorful big tops around the world.