The Marketing Genius of George Wombwell
George Wombwell (1777–1850) represents a pioneering figure in British entertainment. His creation of traveling menageries transformed public spectacle into a ...
The Most Famous Animals in George Wombwell’s Menagerie
Animal exhibitions in the early 19th century transformed public entertainment and education. George Wombwell’s Menagerie became one of the most ...
Women in the Menageries: Performers, Trainers, and Caretakers
Women in the menageries of the past and present hold an extraordinary yet often overlooked role. A menagerie, historically a ...