Punch and Judy at Redcar boating lake
People gather to watch Punch and Judy at Redcar
This statue of Mother Shipton is in the market square, Knaresborough.
Punch, Judy and Mother Shipton
Normally you wouldn't see me as I stand with the puppets above my head.
Standing on a box for a photo with Punch and Judy
It was great performing in this magnificent, historic building.
Punch and Judy on stage at Ushaw Hall, Durham
Punch and Judy in the Community Centre, Beamish at a Christmas event
Mr Punch in Santa's Sleigh
Set up in the park at Hemsworth, West Yorkshire
Punch and Judy at a festival in Durham
I wasn't around in 1913 but I do remember pounds, shillings and pence!
Mr Punch in the School at Beamish Museum
Set up in a marquee for the Baccanalia event at James Armstrong Park.
Punch and Judy for Bishop Auckland Town Council
Performing at the Wensleydale Show
My show is too tall for most houses unless the room has a very high ceiling or you have a big conservatory like this one.
Set up in a conservatory
Many adults are fascinated by Punch and Judy. People ask for photos or want to know about the history of the show.
This man asked for a photo with Punch and Judy.
Punch and Judy in Richmond
The Market Place, Richmond
Bowes Agricultural Show, inside due to wind and rain!
Punch and Judy, market place, Ripon
Hundreds of girl guides waiting for the Punch and Judy show to begin.
Girl Guide Jamboree
Joining in and having fun
All set up in Chester Castle
Show Times at Burnby Hall
Mr Punch meets the Manager
Retirees enjoying Punch and Judy
Puppets and Face Painting at Reeth
Mr Punch in his usual position on the playboard.
Mr Punch on the playboard
Students at Durham university watching Punch and Judy at a summer event.
Student event
Prof Ron Wood and Punch and Judy sitting in the in the Mayor of Richmond's chair in the council chamber of Richmond Town Hall, N Yorkshire.
Punch and Judy in the Mayor's chair
Punch and Judy Show set up in the council chamber, Town Hall, Richmond, North Yorks.
Punch and Judy set up in the council chamber
Mr Punch having a photo with a World War 1, re-enactor at Beamish.
Mr Punch with a re-enactor
Punch and Judy in the market square, Ripon, North Yorkshire.
Punch and Judy in Ripon
Punch and Judy at Hemsworth Water Park. Hazel is face painting in the foreground.
Punch and Judy at Hemsworth Water Park
Prof Ron Wood in period costume with Mr Punch at Beamish Museum.
Period Punch
MR punch posing with a huge inflatable Rhino at the National Caravan Rally.
Punch and the Rhino
The early Punch and Judy shows did not have striped covers. The showmen used and material they could find. This is a more authentic look.
Authentic look
This boy wanted a photo with Mr Punch sitting on his head.
Get ahead!
Punch and Judy Show set up on the lawn at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland.
Punch and Judy at Alnwick Castle
Prof Ron Wood in Georgian costume for a Georgian themed event. Punch and Judy dates from 1662.
Georgian Punch
Here is Mr Punch talking to Judy at the start of the show.
Punch meets Judy
Prof Ron Wood and Mr Punch relaxing on a bench between shows.
Relaxing with Mr Punch
Quite a crowd forming at Knaresborough waiting for the Punch and Judy Show.
Crowd gathering...
Professor Ron Wood with Punch and Judy.
Punch and Judy
Punch and Judy at an event in West Yorkshire. Notice the sign board giving show times.
Punch and Judy in West Yorkshire
These two ladies asked if they could have a photo with Mr Punch.
Two ladies with Mr Punch
The faces on the adults and children watching the show say it all. They are clearly enjoying the Punch and Judy Show.
Audience enjoying the Punch and Judy Show
Mr Punch has swapped his slapstick for a candy cane!
Mr Punch holding a candy cane
Silhouette of Mr Punch seen from outside the puppet theatre. Photo taken at night.
Silhouette of Mr Punch
Lights set up inside the puppet theatre allow performances at night.
Punch and Judy Show at night
A packed audience waiting in the dark for the Punch and Judy show to begin.
Audience in the dark
Punch and Judy have been repainted by daughter Natasha.
Freshen up
Punch and Judy set up at a Seaside Day in West Yorkshire.
Punch and Judy at a Seaside Day
Punch and Judy performing in Friary Gardens, in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Punch and Judy in Richmond
The baby routine is very funny. Daughter Katrina shares my sense of humour (always larking about).
Baby
Punch and Judy at the SsangYong trade stand in the Midlands.
Punch and Judy at SsangYong
Mr Punch and Professor Ron Wood at a Georgian themed event.
Georgian theme
This audience are clearly and enthusiastically enjoying the Punch and Judy show.
Audience enjoying Punch and Judy
Two police officers have put Mr Punch under arrest (but only for fun).
Mr Punch under arrest
These children's eyes are glued to the Punch and Judy show.
All eyes on Mr Punch
This group of ladies at a WW2 themed event asked for a photo with Mr Punch.
Everyone loves Mr Punch
Punch and Judy Show set up in a Shopping Centre Mall.
Punch and Judy Show in a Shopping Centre
Punch and Judy meet the entertainment manager at a North East shopping centre.
Meeting the boss!
Children await the appearance of Mr Punch at the start of the Punch and Judy Show.
Waiting for Punch
Punch and Judy performing at an event in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Punch and Judy in Sheffield
Here is the puppet theatre with the distinctive candy stripe cover.
Puppet Theatre
Punch and Judy is a family show. Often children and adults sit together to enjoy the fun.
Family audience
Some of the authentic, wooden puppets used in the Punch and Judy Show.
Authentic puppets
Professor Ron Wood and his collection of valuable, authentic Punch and Judy puppets.
Puppet collection
Punch and Judy on the lawn at Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Brodsworth Hall
Families watching the Punch and Judy Show at Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Family entertainment
Children love holding Mr punch.
Holding Mr punch
Punch and Judy show taking place in a shopping centre.
Shopping centre audience
Girl has photo with Mr Punch after the show.
Photo time
A Punch and Judy performance underway in a shopping centre mall.
Punch and Judy show on a mall
Punch and Judy provides great indoor entertainment.
Indoor entertainment
A little girl goes nose to nose with Mr Punch.
Nose to nose
Boy having his photo taken with Mr Punch.
Boy with Mr Punch
Len wanted a Punch and Judy Show for his 80th birthday party. Here he is with some of the puppets.
Birthday Boy
Punch and Judy set up under cover in a marquee at an outdoor event.
Under cover
RAF Waddington family day
