As Pleased As Punch!

The 325th Anniversary of Punch and Judy

Mr Punch

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This You Tube film clip is an extract from 1987 TV documentary film by Glyn Edwards showing highlights of the parade and mass gathering of Punch & Judy ‘Professors’ celebrating the 325th ‘birthday’ of Mr. Punch in London’s Covent Garden.

Next year, 2012, is the 350th anniversary and there will be celebrations taking place all over the UK including a massive party in London. Find out more by visiting the Big Grin web site.

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpG5z8NOG88&]

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