Laurel and Hardy - Ulverston by Marilyn Harris
519 Views – 26.4.2012
Laurel and Hardy – Ulverston
Featured in Photography North West England and Light Up My Life
The bronze statue immortalising the comedy genius of Laurel and Hardy was unveiled in Ulverston, Cumbria, on 19th April 2009 by comedian Ken Dodd.
Stan Laurel was born at No. 3 Argyle Street, Ulverston on 16th June 1890.
One of my brothers lived in Argyle Street, a few doors from where Stan Laurel was born.
Fundraisers spent 10 years raising £60,000 for the sculpture which was placed outside the Coronation Hall theatre.
The statue was created by artist Graham Ibbeson, who also made the famous Eric Morecambe statue in Morecambe.
In a partnership lasting 31 years, the comedy duo made 106 films spanning the silent era until the 1950s.
Laurel and Hardy made the world laugh. They were the Kings of Comedy!
The World Famous Laurel and Hardy Museum
Years ago we had the privilege of visiting the Laurel and Hardy Museum, where we were able to sit and watch some of their most famous movie classics.
Ulverston, Cumbria, England.
Canon PowerShot A650IS
Shutter Speed: 1/60sec
Aperture: F2.8
ISO: 250
Comments
O What a fabulous capture Marilyn love this lee
Thanks so much Lee! They were such characters! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Great capture in difficult light conditions
Thanks so much Karen! Unfortunately you can’t see their little dog behind them! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
This is cool!
Great shot.
Thank you Indrani! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Great capture Marylin.. Cool Image love it
Thanks so much Maggie! Glad you like it! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
This is a fantastic capture, nice work
Thanks so much Kathilee – Appreciate! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Great work Marilyn..I’ve never seen it lit up as I’m not allowed out after dark.
Thanks so much Jamie. lol!! I think it adds a little more character to it taken at night! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Thats two awesome statues Marilyn!!..Wonderful to see!! *-)
Thanks so much Deb! Didn’t manage to get the cute little dog behind them though! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Fantastic sculptures Marilyn – we loved Ulverston and sorry we didn’t see these as we were there in 2007. Ulverston was the administrative centre for Lancashire, North of the Sands as it was known then which covered 300 yrs of my ancestors.
Thanks so much Roy! Ulverston has a special place in my heart, especially when you have family there. :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Beautiful capture Marilyn!! Fabulous! :D
Thanks so much Caitlin! Appreciate! :o)
– Marilyn Harris