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From its conception in 1925 the Guild’s members have directly influenced British puppetry. The Guild was at the forefront, if not responsible, for the renaissance in puppetry both on stage and in television in the early part of the 20th Century, with Britain’s most famous and influential puppeteers all being members. Below you will see a selection of these past members, who now sit within our ‘Hall of Fame’, check back regularly as more will be added.

Hall of Fame
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Peter Baldwin

Biography

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John Blundall

Biography

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Jan Bussell

Biography

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Christine Glanville

Biography

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John Wright

Biography

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John Carr

Biography

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Gordon Shapley

Biography

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Raymond Boyce

Biography

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Penny Francis M.B.E.

Biography

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Ann Hogarth

Biography

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Chris Somerville

Biography

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Violet Philpott

Biography

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Eric Bramall

Biography

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Ken Barnard

Biography

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Gerald Morice

Biography

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Stavordales

Biography

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Stan Parker

Biography

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Waldo Lanchester

Biography

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Judith Shutt

Biography

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Harry Tozer

Biography

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Gordon Murray

Biography

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John Bickerdike

Biography

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Joy Laurie

Biography

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Douglas Hayward

Biography

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Harry Whanslaw

Biography

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The Beresfords

Biography

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Percy Press Snr.

Biography

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Fred Tickner

Biography

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Clifford Heap

Biography

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Olive Blackham

Biography

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George Speaight

Biography

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James Bradley

Biography

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