My Wild Life

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Born in a caravan, 1824, at St. Martin at Oak, Norfolk. Son of James William Chipperfield and Harriet Amy (née Coan). Commenced clowning for his father being then engaged in a “Liliputian Circus”. Reputedly entered a den of animals at Wombwells when only 14-years-old. First ventured on his own when he acquired an “educated” pony. He married Elizabeth Jones in 1846. His daughter appeared as the youngest tight-rope dancer in the country.

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