Punch & Judy show, Conservation Fair, Morden Hall Park

Punch & Judy show, Conservation Fair, Morden Hall Park

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Partial / Incomplete Date c.1990
Area Morden
Picture Reference MerMor_​29_​7-2
Original Format Photo
Notes / History Perhaps the oldest puppetry tradition in Europe, the Punch and Judy show evolved from the 18th century commedia dell-arte.

In the early shows, Mr. Punch appeared without his wife. He is famed for fighting everyone from his partner, the local doctor, the policeman, the hangman and finally the devil.

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