Havelock
Havelock was born in Africa about 1820. He was abducted when he was about 6 years old and brought to England in 1826 where he became an immediate success. Most of his time was spent at London Zoo, where he often put on shows demonstrating his prodigious strength by performing such feats as carrying a number of people on his back (often for a tour of the zoo) or lifting large logs. His popularity was such that whenever he went around town people would line the streets and wave, often travelling a considerable distance just to see him. Inevitably these occasions became a form of street party, with entertainers, musicians and food vendors also making use of the crowds. On one of these outings, in July of 1848, he almost brought London to a stand still when huge crowds gathered, blocking the streets, to watch Havelock push a locomotive a distance of 100 yards at Euston Station.
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Havelock
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His popularity spawned a huge side industry in Havelock related memorabilia which, in addition to his public appearances, provided him a significant income. The only merchandising programs to have ever exceeded Havelock's are those pertaining to England's royalty.
Havelock died in 1872, from a severe case of pneumonia. London went into mourning for a week, a depth of feeling that, again, has only been exceeded by royal events.
Havelock bought joy and happiness to millions of people. It is not surprising that a number of streets and towns have been named after him.
For more, see the Wikipedia article.
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