Sgt. Major Philip Astley: Inventor of the Circus

Nell Stroud

The year is 1770 the sun is shining and they're doing good business at the Three Hats Inn. This is where the best trick riders perform. Top of the bill today is St-Major Philip Astley a colossal figure in a wig and shiny boots who dazzles the crowd with his dare-devil antics.>