To help mark the occasion, we asked readers to send us their pictures posing with the late Morecambe born comedian’s sculpture on the promenade.
The sculpture was officially unveiled on July 23, 1999.
Here are 28 readers’ picture which we hope you enjoy.
21. Strike a pose
Louise Hart reckons this picture of her son Joe was taken in 2015 when they first started visiting her then boyfriend. "We then moved up here in 2019 when I married him," said Louise. Photo: Submit
23. Strike a pose
Eric prepares to get on his bike in this picture from Richard Hearne. Photo: Submit
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