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  • Todays Famous Grave I visit entertainer from the 30's and 40's George Formby
    George Formby, OBE (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 - 6 March 1961) was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comical songs, usually playing the ukulele or banjolele, and became the United Kingdom's highest-paid entertainer.
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  • @paulhickson-vb9ic
    @paulhickson-vb9ic Рік тому +7

    I love George Formby great artist thanks Paul ❤

  • @crozwayne
    @crozwayne Рік тому +16

    The dead can't hurt you, that's the job of the living! graveyards are special places, I love them!

  • @TheTaz1999
    @TheTaz1999 Рік тому +6

    Some of my best memories , Saturday afternoons back in the 70s( bbc2) watching George formby films with my late grandparents .

  • @HaydnGuite
    @HaydnGuite Місяць тому

    One of the true greats of old school entertainment. He left us too soon but left behind loads of amazing gifts Thank you Mr Formby ❤ 😊

  • @paulglass9290
    @paulglass9290 Рік тому +5

    thank you paul my younger brother died in 1982 he loved george.this brought so memories of laughing as a child .

  • @Falconurbex
    @Falconurbex Рік тому +11

    I remember watching George formby as a kid with my mum and dad he was so funny god rest his soul,a brilliant entertainer with a distinked voice loved his songs to bless him.

  • @jimcowan2643
    @jimcowan2643 15 днів тому +1

    Leaning on the Lampost from here in California. Thank you!

  • @debrabolton8387
    @debrabolton8387 Рік тому +7

    Loved watching this man my grandparents and my parents brought me up watching oldies they were great

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 Рік тому +34

    A very skilled artist who died way before his time but if you ask many people what do you think of the word ukulele the vast majority would say George Formby, what an accolade, gone but not forgotten.
    Have a great weekend Paul with great respect...

  • @LeeJohn70
    @LeeJohn70 Рік тому +3

    George was Norman Wisdom before Norman Wisdom.
    2 talented greats
    👍🏻👍🏻😁

  • @TheTazz21
    @TheTazz21 Рік тому +4

    George Formby woz a LEGEND
    keep up the great work Paul

  • @frank290862
    @frank290862 Рік тому +3

    How could you not like George!

  • @tstuart7333
    @tstuart7333 Рік тому +1

    George Formby was amazing. A wonderfully Talented man. I truly enjoy him voice, his music and movies. Forget Norman Wisdom, Charlie Drake, This man was True genius. So I take this moment to reflect on the joy, happiness and smile which he alone set upon me. Thank you George Formby.
    I also enjoy the older Cemetry. I live beside Lough Neagh, NI, and travel (Drive, Belfast to Scotland to Yorkshire ) twice (2) times each year to Middleborough In north Yorkshire. To clean and wash the headstones, place flowers, lay new white stones (If needed) and have the gilding renewed, on 3 graves (Same cemetery). No they are not relative, these are people to whom I have never forgotten for being kind, sharing their meals, for treating me as their own in the 60s. I've been doing this for 30 years + and the only time I have missed was C19. I'm heading the once again 01/10.23 I feel a great presents and joy that I have achieved something once more.
    I stay in the cemetery approximately 5 hours. Sometimes it nice to keep some memories. NO MEMORIES YOU HAVE NOTHING.🙏🙏🙏

  • @mariemurphy5499
    @mariemurphy5499 Рік тому +3

    👋 Paul George Formby was an all around entertainer loved his singing, acting. May he rest in peace 🙏😇

  • @berylashall
    @berylashall 5 місяців тому +1

    I love goerge Formby as a warrington adult I was brought up with his songs as I am 65

  • @juneabernethy2851
    @juneabernethy2851 Рік тому +1

    What a amazing grave thank you xx❤

  • @eamonnmc1
    @eamonnmc1 10 місяців тому

    This guy was the best!!❤

  • @kimmaddison8686
    @kimmaddison8686 6 місяців тому +1

    i been watching george formby since i was a kid im 51 nowstill watch him

  • @kathywhitcombe8660
    @kathywhitcombe8660 Рік тому +4

    I remember watching George with my parents , I just loved watching anything that he was in . Thank you Paul ❤

  • @dr.calebrobbins.3177
    @dr.calebrobbins.3177 Рік тому +2

    When I was about 10 (1966) I first watched GF in a movie in which he sang " When I'm cleaning windows "... It was just so funny ! I've never forgotten that moment.

  • @barbarasmith5879
    @barbarasmith5879 Рік тому +7

    When George was returning from a gig, he would always ask his chauffeur to drive him through Wigan in his Rolls Royce. At some point George would wind down the windows and shout, at the top of his voice, "Thank You WIgan!". Paul, another great video, if you are ever Preston way, I can run you through a quick mindfulness session!

  • @williambailey344
    @williambailey344 Рік тому +1

    Love George Formby very talented singer and actor some of his songs at the time was as they say risky to say the least. But now it's more like tongue and cheek/ funny R I P George.

  • @cjcadventures
    @cjcadventures Рік тому +2

    George Formby did a lot of shows in Dudley at Dudley hippodrome across the road stands the station hotel were any of the star's of the day what played at the hippodrome would stay when George stayed at the hotel the fans would shout up to George to come out onto the balcony he would come out and stand on the balcony and woo fans with a couple of his songs I always think of him when I'm passing the station hotel and see that balcony great man also his car can be seen down the road at the black country living museum great video 👍

  • @ShelArmstrong
    @ShelArmstrong 26 днів тому +1

    Hi Paul i loved gorge when im cleaning windows he was great thanks so much for sharing this video lovely video thanks i loved his singing and him really hope you are well but you all ways say it Paul i think I've found it ❤👍

  • @c.t.martin3915
    @c.t.martin3915 Рік тому +2

    Well I go stalking gravesites to learn a little more
    For a learn-ed person it never is a chore!..
    Great video, great guy too. RIP George.

  • @paulguise698
    @paulguise698 Рік тому +2

    Hiya Paul, When I used to live with my Nanna and Granda, I used to have a snooker table, Nanna used to say "why don't you give Paul a game of snooker?" when we played snooker I would give him total silence, when it was my turn to play Granda used to sing "I'm leaning on the lamppost at the corner of the street, in case a certain little lady goes by" in my head is was saying "Granda please shut up", I enjoyed this vlog, it brought back great memories about my Granda, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

  • @antoniosilvestro9045
    @antoniosilvestro9045 2 місяці тому +1

    I loved GF. My English mother loved him RIP 🙏

  • @patrickd9957
    @patrickd9957 Рік тому +2

    His songs live on forever. My hubby loves them. ❤️

  • @hancecrawford
    @hancecrawford 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Paul George Formby was a legend great entainer my he R.I.P

  • @paulmaguire1455
    @paulmaguire1455 Рік тому

    interesting these clips george formby fantastic all rounder funny loved his films rip george

  • @spookygeek9459
    @spookygeek9459 Рік тому +1

    Yes I remember George Formby as a kid my mum used to watch it she used to finish work had a drink and watch the films and cleaning windows still remember it from this today and I’m 56 I remember once I was working and I told the lady about Tommy Trinder and she looked at me she said my God she said you not that old Tommy Trinder and I was in my 30s at the time just show you 😊I enjoy that thank you for sharing that I do love walking through graveyard it’s so peaceful I wood mind living next door to the graveyard 🪦 you take care keep safe all the family drive carefully 😊👍

  • @stevehill2457
    @stevehill2457 Рік тому +2

    when I'm cleaning windows and leaning on the lamppost were absolute classics.

  • @em6577
    @em6577 Рік тому +2

    Awww my home town... its a lovely cemetery..thanks for this..

  • @susanboden8637
    @susanboden8637 Рік тому +1

    I visit that cemetery quite often as my bother is buried there. Don't live that far away from there. Quite interesting about George Formby
    I like knowing the facts about famous people. 😊

  • @johnredpath
    @johnredpath Рік тому +8

    Reckoned to be the greatest ukulele player that ever lived...lovely tribute.

    • @Radcliffe-fc
      @Radcliffe-fc Рік тому +1

      Yes I play the ukulele like George Formby

  • @barryjacobs8524
    @barryjacobs8524 5 місяців тому +1

    Thankyou Paul of course another great video. No leaning on a lamp post now. 😊

  • @evevening7995
    @evevening7995 Рік тому +3

    Hi Paul, I have got George formby's movies on DVD'S, I love the films and I remember seeing him on TV years ago, a great entertainer, RIP GEORGE, Thank you for the walk Paul 👍👍

  • @annemccrystal5384
    @annemccrystal5384 Рік тому +2

    George formby awesome such a great entertainer loved him great video thanks paul respectful as always 👍👍👍👍

  • @trevormappley
    @trevormappley Рік тому

    When I’m cleaning windows for me always put smile on my face

  • @robertlloyd9236
    @robertlloyd9236 Рік тому

    My god love George it's turned out nice again lol 😂 he died so young beautiful grave stone god bless you George . Thanks for this one Paul.

  • @simonwright3827
    @simonwright3827 Рік тому

    thankyou for all your songs and laughs and the times created by your songs in my family. All the Memories. RIP

  • @andreaedwards2018
    @andreaedwards2018 Рік тому +2

    What a great performer and always remembered for cleaning windows and leaning on lamposts wow what a fab grave so young ,well done Paul for another lovely coverage x👍

  • @stevenwade7466
    @stevenwade7466 Рік тому +2

    George had a large house on Maines Lane Singleton, just outside Blackpool. Allegedly his wife was an awful person who dominated his life !
    A lovely respectful video as ever.

  • @richardgreen8919
    @richardgreen8919 Рік тому +2

    Thanks again,Paul.Style and integrity.

  • @haroldclarke3267
    @haroldclarke3267 Рік тому +5

    As per usual I cannot wait to see this one, great choice Paul. Cheers mate.

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 Рік тому +6

    A Great and interesting video Paul,
    So pleased you managed to do this one.
    I think my favourite song has to be 'leaning on a lampost' I always used to watch George Formby in his black and whites, when I was a young lad...
    🙂👍🏻👍🏻

  • @kevinheaton9213
    @kevinheaton9213 Рік тому +2

    Hi paul once again a top video what a great British entertainer George Formby was and he was the best ukulele player of them all and he was a proud wiganer like myself

  • @johnjones-henderson3249
    @johnjones-henderson3249 Рік тому

    Paul your visit of George TURNED OUT NICE AGAIN ok little bit of gekrge formby for you there nice video great was George liked is films only seen a couple is music was good he was just a likeable person such a happy smiley guy in acting and singing he was great RIP GEORGE whilst in heaven I hope your singing I'm leaning on the lamppost at the corner of the street oh my oh my god bless george

  • @samsadventures4805
    @samsadventures4805 Рік тому

    I loved this one so much...I remember sitting round my granny and grandad's radiogram listening to George Formby songs...the best memories...listening to my dear grandad singing along...thank you so much for this

  • @Annie-jp7yr
    @Annie-jp7yr Рік тому +2

    This guy was amazing

  • @jasonjones4335
    @jasonjones4335 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed watching about George Formby I would like to say he did come to New Zealand many years ago and my mother was a baby am I Graham fat my mother on her knee and it was in the Auckland town hall in New Zealand I enjoy watching George Formby and thank you for putting it up kind Regards Jason from New Zealand😊

  • @margaretbuckley9309
    @margaretbuckley9309 Рік тому +3

    WOW PAUL WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HEADSTONE
    AND EVEN THOUGH GEORGE WAS AHEAD OF MY TIME
    I DID KNOW A FEW OF THE SONGS
    HE MUST HAVE REALLY ENTERAINED EVERYONE IN HIS DAY GOD BLESS HIM
    ANYWAY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK PAUL
    R I P GEORGE 🥀🙏

  • @chrisshowering7357
    @chrisshowering7357 Рік тому

    I remember his catchphrase Turned out nice again. I remember watching one of his films as a child he was a funny man.

  • @Wimmles_Emily
    @Wimmles_Emily Рік тому

    I’m from wigan and George formby is one of my biggest inspirations I hope I can go to the cemetery one day and pay my respects

  • @carrick16100
    @carrick16100 Рік тому

    My hometown. Spent many hours walking around the cemetery as a child . Now the resting place of my grandparents.

  • @janemarlow
    @janemarlow Рік тому +1

    What a lovely grave stone. I liked his songs especially waiting for a little lady goes by another good one Paul and thanks for all the Information ❤

  • @susantaylor2772
    @susantaylor2772 Рік тому +2

    To me, l will always remember George singing and smiling at the same time.

  • @Finglesham
    @Finglesham Рік тому +2

    Interesting grave. Yes, I remember him just about with his catchy tunes. Strange home life and he had a short life but his dad had a shorter one! Anyway he entertained millions and made them feel better. Thanks

  • @dawnnield8841
    @dawnnield8841 Рік тому

    Oh my that is stunning lovely that flowers are there.When my mum passed 2 years ago I spent a lot of time in my local cemetery it’s just pure peace I didn’t care how bad the weather was this was my comfort my way of grieving 🙏😊

  • @Greenwillow
    @Greenwillow Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Another great video. I bought a boxset of his movies online during the Lockdown here and really enjoyed them. Thank you again.😉

  • @robertbolton1274
    @robertbolton1274 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another great video. Remember seeing his grave back in 1996 when I was working nearby. Forgot how big a headstone it was.

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 Рік тому +5

    What a fabulous headstone,loved George in his films,a genuine nice man,thanks Paul for this one,respect as usual stay safe xxxx

  • @hurricane7950
    @hurricane7950 Рік тому

    When I was a kid George inspired me to learn the Uke.
    Leaning on the lamppost.
    Little old lady.
    When I’m cleaning windows.
    Great entertainer.

  • @darrensterling2674
    @darrensterling2674 Рік тому

    I love all of George Formby films

  • @garymansell8756
    @garymansell8756 Рік тому +2

    Hi paul another cracking vid enjoyed the walk through the cemetery. I was off school ill at the time i found out about George Formby. My mum said watch him he's funny and from then on i was a fan. R.I.P. George.x.

  • @sharronoxley4923
    @sharronoxley4923 29 днів тому

    Love his movies ❤❤❤

  • @barrycoomer8137
    @barrycoomer8137 Рік тому +20

    This is uncanny. We’ve watched most of your videos and my wife commented the other night about George’s grave. Spooky or what ? Keep up the good work - love your stuff. 👍

  • @stellafreeman7964
    @stellafreeman7964 Рік тому +3

    Hello Paul
    Loving your videos Always great to see.
    Another great one cheers 😊😊

  • @Pellegrineanita
    @Pellegrineanita Рік тому

    Awww beautiful grave. He wasn't old either when he died. I never knew he was that age bless him, he died 2 months before i was born but we lived with my nan and she used to love watching him and so did i. Very smiley man. Rip George xx

  • @MickNolan-ms5rw
    @MickNolan-ms5rw Рік тому +1

    Thanks Paul for showing us this super star . Great work

  • @themoanerdroner
    @themoanerdroner Рік тому +4

    Wow that’s a beautiful memorial. Great video :)

  • @Brucecarmaintence71
    @Brucecarmaintence71 Рік тому +1

    A true icon!, great video again Paul.

  • @modestadventurers
    @modestadventurers Рік тому

    I used to drag my mom around humble sales looking for his albums when I was a kid. RIP George.

  • @kathleenseear5764
    @kathleenseear5764 11 місяців тому

    He was one of my mums favourites😊

  • @rachelmcnally5207
    @rachelmcnally5207 Рік тому +3

    My husband got into playing ukulele after watching George Formby. We are both friends with his family on Facebook. Great entertainer. Thanks for your videos Paul.

  • @shonamiller5340
    @shonamiller5340 Рік тому +1

    Hi Paul, was there in June when burying my uncle and cousin in same grave. Also have other relatives there as my family are from Warrington. Take care. George's grave is huge like you say x

  • @cathjanewhittaker5512
    @cathjanewhittaker5512 Рік тому +1

    Only live 5 mins from here ,there was a man arrested a few months ago walking through this cemetery naked in the middle of the night .There are many interesting graves here ,some forgotten war heroes graves among many others .Great video thanks !!

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  Рік тому +1

      I saw a completely strange guy there my mate was with me and he was walking about acting very strange. It was in July.

  • @user-rv6gm8rx8x
    @user-rv6gm8rx8x Рік тому

    i loved his singing

  • @TraceyRichardson-kt6ud
    @TraceyRichardson-kt6ud 7 місяців тому

    Absolutely love George formby

  • @bamboo782
    @bamboo782 Рік тому +1

    Turnout nice again lol. Love his films

  • @oddsandwindsocks5905
    @oddsandwindsocks5905 Рік тому +2

    Hi Paul, well can I say " that's a mega headstone " and still kept clean. I didn't know he passed so young, I loved watching his films during my school days back in early 80s. Loved the one called keep fit , where hes a boxer and has a horse shoe in his gloves I think. I did read that his wife was a bully and extremely jealous.

  • @andrewbarrett2685
    @andrewbarrett2685 Рік тому +6

    He died far to young but left some great memories for people of a certain age.

  • @susanlennard8495
    @susanlennard8495 Рік тому +1

    Aww thankyou Paul,I loved George Formby one of the greats.❤️❤️❤️

  • @Kivetonandrew
    @Kivetonandrew 6 місяців тому

    Always been a fan of his music, .y favourite song being the Wigan Boat Express.
    As for his films, it has to be No Limit! I first watched that film as a child whilst on holiday, rather appropriately, on the Isle of Man during TT week!

  • @ayutthayatrojan
    @ayutthayatrojan Рік тому

    Another great production Paul -- than you so much.

  • @wayne.s
    @wayne.s Рік тому +6

    Hi paul, thankyou for this video, what an amazing performer back in his day, seen all his films and love his songs, i also love his famous cheeky phrase, "turned out nice again has'nt it", ha ha, his ukelele playing inspired me to learn to play guitar, george is up there with the greats such as laurel and hardy, abbot and costello, among others,even today he lives on in our hearts and minds.

  • @johntyler74
    @johntyler74 Рік тому +4

    George Formby was way before my time but his songs Leaning on a Lampost and When I'm Cleaning Windows are iconic! Another great video sensitivity done, thank you

  • @mumm380
    @mumm380 Рік тому +3

    Love his songs, and all the ones of that era. Great information again - thanks Paul

  • @1089maul
    @1089maul Рік тому

    Paul, yet another great episode on a great man. Thanks, Bob

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 Рік тому +3

    A little shamed to say that I was only familiar with a couple of his tunes. I really had no idea how big he actually was. I am now educated more on him.

  • @AllenORourke1954
    @AllenORourke1954 Рік тому +3

    Excellent as usual Paul, I'm a huge fan of anything to do with Rorkes Drift in the Zulu war, I've visited three graves of the VC recipients up to press, Private Frederick Hitch VC in St Nicholas churchyard in Old Chiswick London, you can't miss his grave, Surgeon Major Reynolds VC in Kensal Rise cemetery London, It took some finding, and Private William Jones VC in Phillips Park cemetery in Manchester, he's right at the end opposite Man City's stadium. I've got another five to visit here in the UK making a total of eight, Lt Bromhead VC (Michael Caine in Zulu) is buried in India, Christian Scheiss was buried at sea and Commissary Dalton is buried in South Africa. I must also visit the grave of Colour Sgt Bourne DCM in Beckenham cemetery London. It would be great to see you following in my footsteps...

  • @kellylou6087
    @kellylou6087 Рік тому

    I wasn't around when goerge was alive but I remember my dad telling me all about him and I've seen him in a couple of films he seemed a nice guy.. and his songs were catchy hehe.. RIP George and RIP to My dad RAY x

  • @damiancoyne
    @damiancoyne Рік тому

    Thanks for visiting my hometown.

  • @grantfindlay2537
    @grantfindlay2537 Рік тому

    Lovely video thank you buddy your doing good job loved George formby great actor and star keep up good work

  • @baabaabaa2293
    @baabaabaa2293 Рік тому

    George Formby...
    Clever lad & no slouch on the banjolele.
    Thanks mate, great work.

  • @tillyhilton7708
    @tillyhilton7708 Рік тому

    Love George formby

  • @colinparker5626
    @colinparker5626 Рік тому +1

    Another great video Paul. I loved watching his films when I was younger as its classic slapstick humour that children love without the swearing. My favourite film was 'spare a copper' when hes a wartime Policeman. Keep up the
    good work buddy. 👍

  • @joseywilliams1198
    @joseywilliams1198 Рік тому

    Graveyards so quite peaceful

  • @helenmccann1338
    @helenmccann1338 Рік тому +2

    Love walking in cemeteries totally agree with the mindfulness xx

  • @MickNolan-ms5rw
    @MickNolan-ms5rw Рік тому

    Stunning