The modern circus had been created just decades before, by Philip Astley in England. He had opened a horse riding school in London in 1768, where he taught during the day and performed riding ...

The modern circus had been created just decades before, by Philip Astley in England. He had opened a horse riding school in London in 1768, where he taught during the day and performed riding ...

This year marks 250 years since the start of modern circus. It was in 1768 that Philip Astley began his circus entertainment in Waterloo in London. To celebrate, here's the latest in our new series of ...

This year marks 250 years since the start of modern circus. It was in 1768 that Philip Astley began his circus entertainment in Waterloo in London. To celebrate, here's the latest in our new series of ...

Next, the quartet traveled to 1700s England to clown around with Philip Astley, who popularized the modern circus ring; then 100 years later to Paris to showcase the flying trapeze.

While the original circuses go back to the Roman era, the first iteration of the modern circus began in the 18th century with a cavalry officer from England, Philip Astley.

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- On this day in history: In 1768, Philip Astley, regarded as the "father of the modern circus," staged the first event in an open field at what is now the Waterloo area of London.

In 1770 one Philip Astley, formerly a trooper, who had greatly distinguished himself in action and who had always a great fancy for breaking in and training... View Full Article in Timesmachine » ...

Building on the work of the New Vic's Circus Past, Present and Future celebrations in 2018, this ambitious partnership aims to bring circus home - to Newcastle-under-Lyme, where Philip Astley ...

New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins said: “Philip Astley, the inventor of the modern circus, came from Newcastle-under-Lyme so it feels fitting to be celebrating the life of this local ...

The modern circus had been created just decades before, by Philip Astley in England. He had opened a horse riding school in London in 1768, where he taught during the day and performed riding ...