1969: Not considered at all funny today
The real surprise is that in 1969 this cartoon was considered suitable for a respected magazine like Punch. Here we see two roughnecks using a City Guide to go and beat up some immigrants. They look convincingly unsavoury. There is even a swastika on the back of the left-hand man’s trousers.
I don’t think suitability or lack thereof was hindmost in Punch’s brief when they published this cartoon. I think it was to take a dig at the rising tide of extreme right-wing organisations and not immigrants themselves.
Yes, I see. Thank you. I expect that you are right.
1977: Criticising lawyers
Unlike yesterday’s cartoon this one is very much welcome today. One would like to believe that this sort of thing couldn’t happen today but I’m not at all sure about that.
The difference is that today they would actually be on the golf course using their mobile phone and you would be none the wiser.
1977: Updating the Roman Empire
The Romans idea of enjoyment was very grisly. Appealing against the light is a very modern concept connected to the idea of ‘fair play’. That is something that the Romans never considered.
1969: A popular interest
This is how the man on the right perceives the forces of the law look like. This is a very sixties interest. Although illegal at the time the media frequently seemed to condone it.
1969: Back to the fags
The danger caused by smoking was only slowly being recognised. Here we see a hospital that had responded to this risk. We see the effect of the ban had on expectant fathers in the maternity ward. This cartoon seems to be making a case for allowing smoking in the face of extreme need.
1968: Further research is needed
Sex was in the air during the sixties. Punch was responding to this interest. It is, of course, one thing to know that he is on a research fellowship. It is quite another to be expected to participate in a data gathering exercise.
1973: Campaign against fur coats
I can remember the growing opposition to the wearing of fur coats. Here we see a light-hearted reference with a small boy seeking to influence his father.
Thanks again, Mr. Magoo. For posting these!
They are not only humorous, but are so indicative of the mood of the times, and sometimes shows us how far we have (not) come! 
Thank you for your comment. It is nice to be appreciated!
1978: New uses for the Underground
Someone was thinking from outside the box.
1969: Against the trend
Punch was never in advance of a trend.
1972: No strong bond with his instructor
This might have struck a chord with the readership.
1966: He has won - but has she?
The look on her face suggests that she knows that she isn’t the companion of his choice.
Do women wear rollers at the table these days? My mum and all the women around seemed to wear them all day when I was young.
Do any women still wear rollers, full stop.
Isn’t it all electric straighteners and curling tong-type things these days?
I suppose there might be some sophisticated style of roller for a specialist hairstyle, and if someone is at home, maybe they do wear them around the house.
A secondary question might be …do people sit at tables at home any more? 
Hilda Ogden always did.
