Well it seems I'm just a "thread startin' machine" today, but I actually asked this question in another thread.clickMatey I think it probably got buried a bit, and I guess I really need to hear from some British folks to get the scoop. I'm just curious "how when and where" the tradition started, and whether the cops have always allowed these folks to entertain outdoors. Are they still around?

We had a couple in Toronto but they seemed more of a parody of the original thing and were simply good professional entertainers who often appeared on TV. I don't think they were part of a "tradition" but I might be wrong. Any info appreciated. Thanks

Rick