George the Giraffe Size:XXL: 127 x 100cm North-west view showing the watch

North-west view showing the watch house and figures in front

A satire on the South Sea Bubble

Pictures taken 20th July 1972

carrying a lantern and spear

'Banquet at Lucentio's house'

George the Giraffe Size:XXL: 127 x 100cm North-west view showing the watchWhen Dick Chipperfield bought George the Giraffe he didn't realise how much trouble he would have in transporting him about the countryside with his circus. The difficulty was overcome however when a double decker bus was purchased and converted into a home for 'George'. Who now travels in style, being the only passenger on the double decker Chipperfield Special. 19th October 1952