William James Manders , circus director in United Kingdom Born 1821 in United Kingdom dead 1871 . 1861 William and Rosina Manders appear on census in Bathwick, Bath travelling with Martinia Maccomo, unmarried, 25 Angola, Africa, performer of lions and tigers. The first Manders show was started by William James Manders 1821-1871, He was a Lecture at William Hiltons Menageries show, around 1852 he bought the show of William Hilton, with the help of a great friend George Hulse whom was a Turtle seller & importer from Liverpool