Laurel & Hardy, Ulverston. United Kingdom
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N 54° 11.677 W 003° 05.687
30U E 493816 N 6005179
The statue is a tribute to Stan Laurel, the comic acting genius, who was born in Ulverston before moving to the United States.
Waymark Code: WM6BET
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/08/2009
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Stanley Jefferson was born in 1890 in Ulverston. He moved to the USA where he formed a partnership with Oliver Hardy. A partnership that was to last for 31 years. Making some 106 films, including Sons of the Desert.
The statue is central to Ulverston's regeneration plans.
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The artist, graham Ibbeson is also responsible for the statues of Eric Morecambe and Les Dawson. He is the master of the bronze.
Location description: Infront of the Coronation Hall, Ulverston.
Statue's Subject: Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
Artist: Graham Ibbeson
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of the statue with person sitting on bench next to the statue, standing next to the statue or other-wise interacting appropriately with the statue(face of person does not need to show, gps does not need to be in photo).
Extra credit for having fun!!!