Doodles

William Patrick McAllister (c. November 1877 - 30 October 1949), known professionally as Doodles the Clown, was a British circus clown best known for being resident clown at both the Blackpool Tower Circus for 30 years and at Hengler’s Circus in Glasgow for 20 years.

Career Early career McAllister was born on New City Road in Cowcaddens, Glasgow. His circus career began at Bostock's Circus, located on the same street, when he was 11. Initially, he worked as an acrobat and wire-walker with the troupe Zalva and Alvar, becoming the third member Espana. He spent many years as a gymanst in a circus in Germany. Doodles became popular in Blackpool, and was elected King of the town's carnival twice.

His clown shoes have been on display in Blackpool's Showtown Museum since 2024.