Modern day science could have separated them, at the turn of the last century, there was little option for them other than to join a circus.

To get our 'freak fix' we have reality TV and plastic surgery addicts, but the Victorians took it to a whole new level...

Arriving in New York, the British circus overshadowed bearded ladies, conjoined twins, giants and other 'freaks' with physical disabilities

Barbara Urslerin's head to toe covering of soft blonde hair saw her gain fame across the whole of Europe during the 1660s.

Prince Randian was born with no arms or legs, but despite his crippling disability, he made a fortune on the 'freak show' circuit.