Roll up, roll up for a bonanza of big top memories from Sunderland.
We’ve got juggling for you. We’ve got clowns and plate spinners.
Get ready for memories from Seaburn in 2014, Hylton Castle in 2008, and Herrington Country Park in 2007.
It’s all around World Circus Day on April 20. Enjoy this selection of Echo archive photos.
5. Midnight memories from 2008
Performers from the Midnight Circus who came to Durham in May 2008. | se
6. Cock a hoop at Hylton Castle Primary
Year 2 pupils at Hylton Castle Primary School had a whole week of circus themed fun in July 2008. | se
7. Holiday highlights from 2008
St Gabriel's Church held a holiday club with a circus theme in 2008 and Josh Waddell was one of the children who got right into the spirit of the occasion. | se
8. Preparing for 'big school' in style
What a day of fun these pupils had at Easington Community Science College in June 2010. It was held for the Year 5 children who would be joining the college that September. | se