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Photographs from George McCormack's collection from Ireland's show and circus community from the 1920s-1950s. Many members of the community settled at Mayfield, Watery Lane, Clondalkin. All of these images will appear in the book 'A Winter Quarters: Journey to a Dublin Neighbourhood' by Yvonne Cullen to be published in 2013.

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Collection's Items (Sorted by Submit Date in Descending order): 41 to 45 of 45
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PreviewIssue DateTitleAuthor(s)
wm_circus36.jpg.jpg2013McCormack's Oisin Players, Theatre Company, performing the Little Grey Home in the West. Left to right: Aggie O'Sullivan, George McCormack's mother Susan and Devin McCormack, George's brother.McCormack, George; Cullen, Yvonne
wm_circus9.jpg.jpg2013Show with swinging boats.McCormack, George; Cullen, Yvonne
wm_circus6.jpg.jpg1950Two artists arriving in showground Athboy, Co. Meath.McCormack, George; Cullen, Yvonne
wm_circus7.jpg.jpg2013Herta Achmann, roller skater from Hamburg, with Irish Australia Circus Variety in Athboy, Co. Meath.McCormack, George; Cullen, Yvonne
wm_circus21.jpg.jpg1950George McCormack, outside show tent.McCormack, George; Cullen, Yvonne
Collection's Items (Sorted by Submit Date in Descending order): 41 to 45 of 45
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