Artists and enthusiasts gather to celebrate history of tattooing

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Celebrating London's tattoo history in Clerkenwell

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Love them or hate them, tattoos seem to be more popular than ever.

Getting inked has certainly gained popularity over the years with many celebrities setting trends. And tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world have been gathering at a pub in Clerkenwell to celebrate the history of tattooing in London.

Alice Salfield reports.

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