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The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick
Born 5th August 1862 in Leicester.
Died 11th April 1890 in the London Hospital.

Joseph Merrick had an appalling life due to the extremity of his condition. His mother, who loved him dearly, died early in his life and when his father remarried his life became considerably more difficult. Emma Antill, the new wife, felt only revulsion for him and he was forced to live in the Work House on Sparkenhoe Street. His only way to make a living was to sell matches and bootlaces on the streets of Leicester. However, Joseph was essentially a very sensitive person and could not cope with the cut and thrust necessary to survive as a street vendor. He eventually had to join a travelling circus touring on the continent and exhibit himself as a freak in order to make a living.

He was eventually rescued by the surgeon Mr Treves and removed to the London Hospital where he lived the rest of his short life. The film, 'The Elephant Man', starring John Hurt, gives a rare insight into Joseph's character showing him to be a man of considerable intellect and courage.

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from Legends of Leicester and Leicestershire, released August 12, 2019

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I am a singer/songwriter (of considerable repute), a poet and an artist and I’ve been around for centuries. I write great songs and you’ll find they span a variety of styles and cover a very wide range of topics. My poems (like my songs) are designed to inform and challenge and to make you laugh and cry. ... more

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