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Laurel and Hardy Statue Unveiling by Ken Dodd in Ulverston

Posted on Thursday, 16 April 2009 03:38PM by Tony
The new Laurel and Hardy statue will be unveiled by Ken Dodd in Stans birthplace of Ulverston on April 19th 2009.

Ulverston has many claims to fame including being home to the first world champion pole vaulter and the shortest, widest and deepest canal in Britain. 

The Laurel and Hardy staue has been sculpted by Graham Ibbeson, the man who imortalised Eric Morecambe in Morecambe. Donated to Ulverston town council by the Sons of The Desert, the larger than life size bronze features Stan laurel and Oliver Hardy accompanied by the little dog "Laughing Gravy".  

Event TimeTable:

1.30pm – 2.15pm Haurel & Lardy
2.15pm – 3.00pm The Road Menders
3.00pm – 3.15pm Ulverston Town Band
3.15pm Haurel & Lardy arrive by car with Ken Dodd and the Mayor of Ulverston
3.30pm Statue unveiling party commence opening speeches
3.50pm Ken Dodd unveils Laurel & Hardy Statue
4.00pm – 4.40pm Haurel & Lardy and the Road Menders
4.40pm – 5.00pm Ulverston Town Band
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