Punch & Judy show, Conservation Fair, Morden Hall Park
Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1990 |
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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. |