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Dickie Chipperfield, lion tamer, with lioness
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Dickie Chipperfield, lion tamer, with lioness
Dickie (Richard) Chipperfield of Chipperfields Circus, a 17-year-old lion tamer, with a lioness in a cage. Date: circa 1964
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© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1964 Arena Bars Cage Chipperfield Chipperfields Circus Dangerous Dickie Lion Lioness Lions Performance Performer Stick Tamer Taming Trainer Whip Wild
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of the circus arena, 17-year-old Dickie Chipperfield, with his unyielding determination and courage, stands before a lioness. The year is circa 1964, and the decade is the 1960s, a time when the circus was a major form of entertainment. Dickie, a young man from the renowned Chipperfields Circus family, has followed in the footsteps of his ancestors, becoming a lion tamer. The wild and dangerous beast, with her powerful muscles and sharp teeth, is contained within a cage, the bars of which are no match for her raw power. Yet, Dickie, with a confident and steady gaze, holds the reins of control. He uses a whip and a long stick to communicate with the lioness, a testament to the hours of training and bonding between man and beast. The atmosphere is electric, as the audience, filled with anticipation and excitement, watches the performance unfold. Dickie's skill and bravery are on full display, as he tames the wild animal, transforming it into a captivating and mesmerizing spectacle. This moment in time captures the essence of a bygone era, where the circus was a place of wonder and adventure, and the bond between man and animal was a testament to the power of human will and determination. Dickie Chipperfield, with his youthful energy and unwavering courage, embodies the spirit of the circus and the art of animal training. This photograph is a snapshot of history, a reminder of a time when the circus was a place of wonder and excitement, and the bond between man and animal was a source of fascination and inspiration.
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