Atlas Editions AEC Matador – Sir Robert Fossett’s Circus
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- This model is made from diecast and plastic.
- This models is from a magazine promotion.
One evening in or around 1870, a young man named George Lowe decided to do what many young men had done before (and have done since). He ran away to join the circus!
George was a member of a well-known family from Fair Street, Mallow – well respected and industrious. He was, however, at heart a Showman. He and his fiancée eloped and decided to leave Mallow and throw their lot in with this travelling group.
In 1918 an accomplished bareback rider joined the show, which was then touring as Powell and Clarke’s. His name was Edward Fossett. He was the youngest son of Sir Robert Fossett 2nd and circus proprietor Mary Francis, a Wexford woman; both were renowned equestrian riders.
By 1927 it was called Edward Fossett and sons.
In the 1960’s the show became Fossett Bros Circus which is still the company name to this day. The circus is now known world wide as Fossett’s, Ireland’s National Circus.
Today the show is run by Teddy Fossetts two sons, Edward and Robert, who now have families of their own and we fully expect them to join the circus when they finish school.
As the show heads towards it’s 130th anniversary tour the future of Fossett’s, Ireland’s National Circus, is looking
bright and they look forward to bringing the magical world of Fossett’s to every town and city in Ireland.
FOSSETT’S …. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC!
€15.00
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