George Claude Lockhart
George Claude Lockhart | |
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George Lockhart (c.1960) | |
| Born | George Claude Locker 1885 |
| Died | 1979 (aged 93–94) |
| Occupation | Ringmaster |
| Employer(s) | Belle Vue (Manchester) Ltd, Forte Holdings Ltd, Blackpool Tower Circus |
| Known for | Famous ringmaster for Belle Vue International Circus and Blackpool Tower Circus. |
George Claude Lockhart (1885–1979) was the first ringmaster to wear the "pink" hunter tails and top hat, and was referred to in his World's Fair obituary as "The Doyen of Ringmasters". He was best known for being the ringmaster of the Bell Vue International Circus at Belle Vue, Manchester, England, and Blackpool Tower Circus.