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Clowns react during a church service in memory of Joseph Grimaldi at Holy Trinity Church in Dalston, east London February 2, 2014. The church holds an annual February clown service in memory of Britain’s best loved clown, Joseph Grimaldi, who lived from 1778 to 1837. REUTERS/Neil Hall (BRITAIN – Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY) – GM1EA2301CS01
Clowns react during a church service in memory of Joseph Grimaldi at Holy Trinity Church in Dalston, east London February 2, 2014. The church holds an annual February clown service in memory of Britain’s best loved clown, Joseph Grimaldi, who lived from 1778 to 1837. REUTERS/Neil Hall (BRITAIN – Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY) – GM1EA2301CS01
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