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Heroic London boy enters lions den for crippled sisters sake. Alfred Garcia
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Heroic London boy enters lions den for crippled sisters sake. Alfred Garcia
Heroic London boy enters lions den for crippled sisters sake.
Alfred Garcia, a 15 year old boy whose home is in London, was at Sheffield on tour with a theatre company visited Bostocks Circus, and express his willingness to enter the cage. A local merchant hearing the remark offered ?50 if he would do so. Young Garcia thought of his crippled sister and that the money would serve to procure the long hoped for operation.
Alfred Garcia and his sister Esther.
5 March 1923
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Media ID 11036530
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In this photo print, we witness the incredible bravery of a young London boy named Alfred Garcia. The year is 1923, and Alfred finds himself in Sheffield as part of a theatre company's tour. During his visit to Bostocks Circus, something extraordinary happens - he volunteers to enter the lions' den. What drives this courageous act? It is none other than his beloved sister Esther, who suffers from a crippling condition. Determined to help her receive the long-awaited operation that could change her life, Alfred seizes an opportunity when a local merchant overhears his willingness to face the dangerous challenge. The merchant offers £50 as an incentive for Alfred's daring feat. With thoughts of Esther's well-being at the forefront of his mind, our hero accepts without hesitation. This selfless act not only showcases Alfred's fearlessness but also highlights the deep bond between siblings. As we gaze upon this monochrome image captured by Central News in twentieth-century Europeana photography, we are reminded of the power of love and sacrifice. Young Alfred Garcia stands tall amidst uncertainty and danger for one simple reason - his sister's happiness. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder that heroes can be found in unexpected places and moments throughout history.
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