Eric Morecambe

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with the sketch of Muhammad Ali by Eric Morecambe.

Rare Muhammad Ali portrait by Eric Morecambe set to go under hammer

Some of the letters in the exhibition.

New exhibition of Eric Morecambe letters opens at library

Jack Lane has launched a fundraiser to raise money for the restoration of Eric Morecambe's famous ventriloquist doll Charlie.

Fundraiser launched to restore Eric Morecambe’s famous ventriloquist doll

Noel Edmonds gives his creation 'Mr Blobby' a hug during the opening of Crinkley Bottom at Happy Mount Park in Morecambe in 1994.

34 nostalgic pictures of Morecambe park through the years

A motorhome parked up on Morecambe prom.

Residents and tourists speak out amid resort motorhomes row

The go-kart track was still a feature of Morecambe Promenade in 2000. Photo by D J Clark.

25 years on: photographer captures Morecambe tourist spots and The Midland

MP Lizzi Collinge and Councillor Margaret Pattison on one of the new memorial benches at Eric Morecambe's statue.

New memorial benches installed at iconic landmark

A photo of Morecambe and Wise signed by the comedians is included in the collection bought by Lancaster City Museums.

Eric Morecambe’s sketches and gags coming home after being bought at auction

Robbie Williams buys Eric Morecambe's glasses. Robbie Williams via Instagram.

Robbie Williams bought Eric Morecambe’s glasses for £20,000 at auction

One of the most eye-catching moments of the auction came with the sale of Eric Morecambe’s iconic glasses, which fetched an astounding £20,000—far surpassing their estimate of £2,000 to £4,000.

Iconic Eric Morecambe glasses fetch £20k at auction of comedy legend’s treasures

Eric's spectacles plus two press photos and pipe, £2,000-£4,000. Credit Hansons.

800+ auction lots from life of comedy genius Eric Morecambe can be viewed

A huge horde of personal items including damning school reports belonging to comedy genius Eric Morecambe is set to fetch £250,000 at auction. Photo released December 29 2024. The legendary entertainer rarely threw anything away meaning the collection includes props and exclusive party invitations from rock stars and ex-Prime Ministers. It also includes dozens of school reports in which the future comedy star is described as a 'noisey' and a 'time waster' while having a 'flair for entertainment.' Morecambe received an OBE and TV BAFTA awards galore after forging one of the most successful comedy partnerships in British entertainment history with Ernie Wise.

Comedian Eric Morecambe called 'noisy' and 'time waster' in old school reports

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Anchor care home delivers 200 selection boxes to children in hospital

Eric Morecambe Collection, Eric with raffle or auction lot number - Credit Hansons.

Phenomenal interest in auction sparks move to football stadium

Derek Adams helped residents and Anchor colleagues at the home welcome in the festive season earlier this month.

Shrimps help light up care home for Christmas

A boxing glove signed by Tyson Fury will be one of the items to be auctioned at the launch party

Celebrity items offered in auction to save this unique events space

The Platform in Morecambe, which will host the launch of a Loyalty & Reward programme on December 9.

Tyson Fury glove among auction items at launch party for venue's loyalty scheme

Jackie Baines representing Anchor’s Eric Morecambe House care home, overcame the competition to claim the Ancillary Worker Award at the regional final of the Great British Care Awards held in Manchester.

Carer wins top accolade at Great British Care Awards

Eric's spectacles plus two press photos and pipe, £2,000-£4,000. Credit Hansons.

Fascinating pictures of comedy legend's collection of treasures to be auctioned

Morecambe Illuminations - the Willow series one of the tableau. Picture by Mac D McAllister.

14 bright and colourful memories of illuminations in their heyday

Joyce Warrington. Photo courtesy of MAODS

Tributes paid after dance and musical theatre legend passes away

Young athletes celebrate the opening of the new Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club club house at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.

41 pictures turn back the clock to 1999

Pupils from Slyne-with-Hest School who were busy collecting Yellow Pages for recycling.

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Members of the Mizzen Crew perform sea shanties.

Excitement builds with just days to go before first Maritime Festival

Noel Edmonds gives his creation 'Mr Blobby' a hug during the opening of Crinkley Bottom at Happy Mount Park in Morecambe in 1994.

34 pictures of Morecambe park through the years

Morecambe town councillors Brett Cooper and Joanne Ainscough present a cheque for £1,750 in support of Morecambe Maritime Festival to the festival's founder, John Metcalfe.

First town maritime festival given welcome boost of £1,750 by town council

28 fab fan pics with Eric Morecambe statue 25 years after unveiling

Chumbawamba star Danbert Nobacon will be performing at Morecambe Fringe Festival closing party.

Chumbawamba star Danbert Nobacon to perform in town

The remains of the Eric Morecambe statue in Morecambe after the attempted theft.

25th anniversary of Eric statue: we look back at when it had to be fixed

Sculptor Graham Ibbeson who produced the Eric Morecambe statue amongst others of comedy stars.

Comedy stars to be celebrated in new exhibition in Lancaster

From left: James Donnell and Helen Harvey of Morecambe RNLI, Ruth Wilkinson Chair of Morecambe BID, Iain Pilling United Utilities area engagement lead Lancashire, and Adam and Liam from Sapphire Utility Solutions.

Find out interesting facts about town at five new promenade attractions

A lady dressed up in a multi-coloured costume for A Splendid Day Out steampunk event at The Platform, Morecambe.

34 striking pictures capture all the fun at this year’s festival

Eric Morecambe with the Mayor of Lancaster, Coun John Lodge, at Tarnbrook Court, Morecambe.

Comedy icon pictured on visits to his hometown as we mark 40 years since he died

Eric Morecambe playing the fool at the opening of the Cartmel Day Centre in Morecambe. This picture was loaned to us by Jennifer Mortimer, far right.

What comedy icon Eric Morecambe means to his hometown 40 years after his death

Eric Morecambe statue's return to Morecambe. Eric Morecambe's widow Joan poses with the statue. Picture by Julian Brown for The LEP 11/12/14.

Eric Morecambe’s widow has died aged 97 on her birthday

Morecambe CEO Ben Sadler Picture: Morecambe FC

Hurley Flyer the ideal finishing point for Morecambe fans' march

Morecambe FC co-chairmen Graham Howse and Rod Taylor Picture: Morecambe FC

Morecambe board offer update on sale process

Landmarks given cat makeover after Lancashire named the most cat crazy

Street artist Bob Pickersgill has painted a mural at a Morecambe caravan park which brings the resort to life.

Tyson Fury's boxing gloves and Eric Morecambe statue feature in wall art

Morecambe was put up for sale by the owner in September 2022

Morecambe fans set for demonstration next month

The exterior of the building which is home to Eric's Cafe in Morecambe, opposite the popular Eric Morecambe statue.

Promenade property that is home to popular Eric's Cafe goes up for sale

Pupils from Skerton St Luke's School who won the Plate Competition at a Tag Rugby Tournament held at Central Lancaster High School. Team members were James Cookson, Reece Gillon, Yasmin Dodd, Lauren Burgess, Ellen Hughes, Stephanie Godber, Robbie Mackintosh Green, Sam Conroy and Daniel Birchel.

Looking back: 26 nostalgic pictures from the 1990s

Eric Morecambe playing the fool at the opening of Cartmel Day Centre. This picture was loaned to us by Jennifer Mortimer, far right.

19 rare retro pictures show comedy legend Eric Morecambe visiting his hometown

Morecambe comedy legend, Eric Morecambe.

Lancashire accent is dying out according to experts

Regee the Tortoise who lives at a Morecambe care home has won a national award. Picture from Anchor Hanover Group.

Pet tortoise at care home wins national award

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