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What are these nippers underneath the tent adjoining the big-top of Billy smart
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What are these nippers underneath the tent adjoining the big-top of Billy smart
What are these nippers underneath the tent adjoining the big-top of Billy smarts Circus looking at? Are they stealing a peep at the show? No - not on your life. Whats going on in there is far more important than the show for they have seen it hundreds of times. No - its " Wuster" having his hair cut. " Wuster" is one of the performing chimps who has to have a trim-up every month for his hair behind grows very long. The man who is doing the hairdressing is Jim Hartley, who is a programme seller, but spends quite a bit of his spare time cutting the hair of the circus folk and - strange as it may seem - " Wuster s". July 1963 P012739
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In this print from July 1963, we catch a glimpse of what appears to be mischievous nippers lurking underneath the tent adjoining the big-top of Billy Smart's Circus. But don't be fooled by their innocent curiosity, for they are not stealing a peep at the show. No, something far more important has caught their attention - "Wuster" getting his hair cut. "Wuster" a talented performing chimp, requires regular trims to keep his long locks in check. And who better to take on this unique task than Jim Hartley, a programme seller with hidden barbering skills? In his spare time, Jim dedicates himself to ensuring that both circus performers and even "Wuster" himself look their best. As these young boys observe from their secret vantage point, it becomes clear that what unfolds inside the tent holds greater significance than any performance they have witnessed countless times before. It is an intimate moment where human meets animal in an unexpected way - a testament to the bond between circus folk and their extraordinary companions. This snapshot captures not only childhood curiosity but also highlights the unusual and humorous aspects of life under the big top. The juxtaposition of children spying on an ape receiving a haircut adds an element of whimsy and intrigue to this nostalgic scene from yesteryears. So let your imagination run wild as you delve into this remarkable photograph that encapsulates sport, animals, humor, childhood memories, and perhaps most importantly - unlikely friendships formed within the magical
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