Antique Advertising - Vintage Original 1980s London Gerry Cottle Circus Poster
C.1984
Step back in time with this vintage 1980s Gerry Cottle's circus poster.
An original artefact that captures the essence of a bygone era where the thrill of the circus was a highlight on the entertainment calendar.
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this vintage advertising poster is a testament to the rich heritage of British circuses.
Its vibrant colours and historical significance make it a striking addition to any collection or as a unique decorative piece for those who appreciate the nostalgia and charm of vintage advertising - Perfect piece of wall art for a London home.
Gerald Ward Cottle (7 April 1945 – 13 January 2021) was a British circus owner and the owner of the Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset.
Cottle started by doing menial tasks, but worked his way up to have his own juggling act, billed as Gerry Melville the Teenage Juggler, and then to own his own show, which opened in July 1970, with just five performers.He established his Big Top in 1974 and ran it until 2003. By the mid-1970s the Gerry Cottle Circus was touring Britain with three shows. In 1975 he purchased a unimproved plot in Surrey for £40,000 and lived there for 30 years, eventually selling it for £3 million. He also presented the Moscow State Circus and Chinese State Circus in Britain.] In 1995, he co-created The Circus of Horrors with Doktor Haze which debuted at the Glastonbury Festival and has toured the world since.
