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Statue of Eric Morecambe

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The town's most famous son John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) is depicted in characteristic skip-dance; he formed a comedy duo with Ernest Wiseman in 1940. They were going to name their act for their home towns but "Morecambe & Leeds" sounded like a cheap train excursion so "Morecambe & Wise" they became.

The Statue of Eric Morecambe in Morecambe, Lancashire, England is a commemorative bronze sculpture of Eric Morecambe (1926–1984) by Graham Ibbeson. It was unveiled by the Queen in July 1999. It depicts Morecambe in his "Bring Me Sunshine" pose and overlooks Morecambe Bay.
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