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A clown gestures towards a painting of the celebrated English clown, Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837), after a service at the Holy Trinity Church, Dalston on Feb. 6 in London, England. Clowns gathered at the church to attend the 65th annual Joseph Grimaldi memorial service which has been held in his honour since 1946. The unique church service is held on the first Sunday of each February and a wreath is laid in Grimaldi's honour.
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A clown is pictured in front of the altar at the Holy Trinity Church in Dalston on Feb. 6 in London.
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A clown attends the Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at the Holy Trinity Church in Dalston on Feb. 6 in London, England.
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Clowns attend the Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at the Holy Trinity Church in Dalston on Feb. 6 in London, England.
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Clowns pose for photographs after the Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at the Holy Trinity Church in Dalston on Feb. 6, 2011 in London, England.
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