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The circus animal trainer leads two of his elephant friends one morning after a Gerry Cottle show the night before. Riding a bicycle across a field in London, he leads one beast, its trunk holding his white stick while another follows behind. Peters is topless, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and bright blue trousers. Marcel Peters is a circus animal trainer who has worked in the ring for many years, starting with Billy Smart's Circus and working with Polar bears, tigers, lions and elephants. Gerry Cottle sold his elephants and Peters moved with them to the Spanish Circus Mundial. His real name is Marcel Peter Hodge.

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Copyright: Richard Baker
Image Size: 4096x2754 / 1.6MB; http://www.bakerpictures.com; England Britain UK Richard Baker reportage photojournalism animal business nostalgia people relationships Marcel Peters elephants trainer leading understanding bike bicycle old-timer presenter performance show act circus male similar threesome show-biz show-business ostentatious theatrical company variety bygone heritage celebrity fame showmanship respected accompany talent skilled cultural tacky professional venue troupe presentation work entertainment walking outdoors controversial guiding holding hands renowned pachyderm performing tricks relationship trust tenderness love domesticated tamed experienced family respect gentle giant authority devoted attachment friendship care
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The circus animal trainer leads two of his elephant friends one morning after a Gerry Cottle show the night before. Riding a bicycle across a field in London, he leads one beast, its trunk holding his white stick while another follows behind. Peters is topless, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and bright blue trousers. Marcel Peters is a circus animal trainer who has worked in the ring for many years, starting with Billy Smart's Circus and working with Polar bears, tigers, lions and elephants. Gerry Cottle sold his elephants and Peters moved with them to the Spanish Circus Mundial. His real name is Marcel Peter Hodge.