Stilt Walking Collection

Walking Tall! World champion stilt walker John Long set some heads turning when he went for a stroll through Newcastle City Centre on 2nd April 1982

Lous Cigalouns de Mourseuns stilt walkers from France "mount up"
Lous Cigalouns de Mourseuns stilt walkers from France " mount up" ready to join the Folkmoot parade through Newcastle

Francisco de Goya y Lucientes - Los Zancos (Stilts) (1791-1792) - original on display at Museo Nacional del Prado. Date: 1792

Street performers on silts (engraving)
585485 Street performers on silts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London labour and the poor)

Circus boy Peter Jolly is walking tall at the tender age of three. Peters father believes this makes the pint-sized circus performer the youngest stilt walker in the country on 9th December 1976

Mike Bridge on stilts with chloe Gardener, 2, helps relaunch historic Seaham promenade on 27th July 1998

Mike Bridge with Dean Kennedy, 7, on stilts helps relaunch historic Seaham promenade on 27th July 1998

North East Festivals Circus performers at The May Day Festival at Tynemouth 2 May 1994

The Shepherds Dinner-time, engraved by Charles Butterworth (engraving)
XJF439970 The Shepherds Dinner-time, engraved by Charles Butterworth (engraving) by Laby, Auguste Francois (1784-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Childrens Games, print maker: Pieter van der Borcht I, Justus Sadeler, 1593 - 1608

Postman on stilts in France, 1880s C017 / 6825
Postman on stilts in France. 19th-century artwork of a postman delivering a letter on stilts to a shepherd. Stilt-walking as a way of life was practised by the shepherds of the Landes region in

Shepherds on stilts in France, 1880s C017 / 6914
Shepherds on stilts in France. 19th-century artwork of a man and woman on stilts in France with a flock of sheep and a sheepdog

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"Stilt Walking: A Timeless Art of Heightened Wonder and Entertainment" Step into the world of stilt walking, where ordinary individuals defy gravity and captivate audiences with their towering presence. Inspired by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes' masterpiece "Los Zancos, " this ancient art form continues to amaze and inspire. Walking tall. World champion stilt walker John Long sets heads turning wherever he goes, showcasing his extraordinary skills that push the boundaries of balance and grace. Just like Lous Cigalouns de Mourseuns from France, these performers mount up on stilts, transforming themselves into majestic beings that command attention. From street performers engraving their mark on bustling city streets to circus prodigy Peter Jolly astonishing crowds at just three years old, stilt walking knows no age limits. Mike Bridge takes it a step further as he relaunches Seaham promenade alongside little Chloe Gardener and Dean Kennedy – proving that this art form unites generations in awe-inspiring harmony. North East Festivals Circus performers take center stage at The May Day Festival in Tynemouth, demonstrating the timeless allure of stilt walking. As they elevate themselves above the crowd, their enchanting presence transports spectators to a realm where imagination reigns supreme. Echoing through history are depictions such as "The Shepherds Dinner-time" by Charles Butterworth and Pieter van der Borcht I's "Children's Games. " These artistic renderings remind us that stilt walking has long been intertwined with human culture – a testament to its enduring appeal across centuries. Even postmen in 1880s France embraced stilts as they navigated their routes with an elevated perspective. Their unique mode of transportation added flair to daily life while capturing the imagination of those who crossed paths with them. Stilt walking is more than just an act; it is a celebration of human potential and creativity.