Pablo Fanque's Fair

Stuff You Missed in History Class

• Episode: Pablo Fanque's Fair
• Website: Stuff You Missed in History Class
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• Duration: 00:43:50
• Published: 2013-02-20 21:43

The Victorian age offered few opportunities for Black-Britons, making Pablo Fanque's circus all the more impressive. Born William Darby, he was a talented equestrian performer, acrobat and show-runner. In fact, one Fanque's playbills inspired John Lennon.