People Open DS/UK/3502 Austel and Arthur (fl.1920s) Austel and Arthur fl.1920s Australian-New Zealander variety act Group (Male) Austell and Arthur Australia (formed - born) New Zealander Australian Variety | Circus, Acrobatics| Strongmen White No known disability No known religious affiliation Austel Arthur Unknown Austel and Arthur were an acrobatic balancing and tumbling act, prominent in the 1920s-1930s. They performed across the UK; such as in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham. 'Austel and Arthur are unusually accomplished strong men, who perform their considerable feats in an obviously cheerful frame of mind.' The Manchester Guardian (4 June 1935) They were referred to as 'Colonial Entertainers' in The Saturday Review (1 October 1927) Historic newspaper research (2019) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHhbryony 12/19/2012 RAHAKirkbride 5/30/2023 79cb10e4-f921-40ea-b6f9-d2b56249ecf0