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Jugglin’ Jim plays guitar, juggles and perfoms puppet shows in and around Kings Lynn in Norfolk. There are lots of rumours about his story but everyone seems to agree he is a local legend who puts a smile on the face of passers by.
(Photo credit Richie Wisbey - note the amusing graffiti in the background!)
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Spinny Man (or Spinnin Kenny as he is also known) is a popular character known to clubbers in Southampton and Ibiza. He has a penchant for silk shirts and a vertigo-inducing dance routine that involves spinning around really fast! (Thanks to @AdamAzor for the tip-off).
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All of those who live in Lewes, you must have noticed the Incredible Dancing Man. No matter where, no matter when, this man just can’t help himself. He has to DANCE! And my God does he dance.
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Cowboy Joe is an old guy who wears a cowboy outfit and looks a bit like the loveable guy from The Benny Hill Show. He can regularly be seen roaming the streets around the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh and will draw his replica “guns” if challenged.
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Frank Robinson, AKA, “Xylophone man”, would play tunes to entertain passers by. His popularity amongst locals can be guaged by the fact that Nottingham Council has established a plaque in his honour.
A tribute to the colourful characters that end up becoming alternative ambassadors for your local area. Every town has one and everyone is proud to know at least one. Share your stories of loveable locals and the ways they have inspired and amused you.
