George Formby's Grave - Famous Graves
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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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I love George Formby great artist thanks Paul ❤
Some of my best memories , Saturday afternoons back in the 70s( bbc2) watching George formby films with my late grandparents .
The dead can't hurt you, that's the job of the living! graveyards are special places, I love them!
thank you paul my younger brother died in 1982 he loved george.this brought so memories of laughing as a child .
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...
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.
Leaning on the Lampost from here in California. Thank you!
Loved watching this man my grandparents and my parents brought me up watching oldies they were great
Love George Formby got introduced to him by older friends who were kids during WW2 in England and they remember him via the shorts at movie theaters and bigger movies he was in. Love the dsense of humour and Peter Sellers did great impersonation of him . God rest him and when I'm cleaning windows my favorite. Graveyards 🪦 are awesome , lots history and they the deceased are better company often than the living. Just visiting hours are daylight don't go in at night .
I loved GF. My English mother loved him RIP 🙏
George Formby woz a LEGEND
keep up the great work Paul
George was Norman Wisdom before Norman Wisdom.
2 talented greats
👍🏻👍🏻😁
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!
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 👍
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
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.🙏🙏🙏
How could you not like George!
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.
when I'm cleaning windows and leaning on the lamppost were absolute classics.
I love all of George Formby films
I remember watching George with my parents , I just loved watching anything that he was in . Thank you Paul ❤
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.
Reckoned to be the greatest ukulele player that ever lived...lovely tribute.
Yes I play the ukulele like George Formby
This guy was the best!!❤
His songs live on forever. My hubby loves them. ❤️
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 😊👍
interesting these clips george formby fantastic all rounder funny loved his films rip george
I love goerge Formby as a warrington adult I was brought up with his songs as I am 65
i been watching george formby since i was a kid im 51 nowstill watch him
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.
When I’m cleaning windows for me always put smile on my face
What a amazing grave thank you xx❤
Awww my home town... its a lovely cemetery..thanks for this..
My hometown. Spent many hours walking around the cemetery as a child . Now the resting place of my grandparents.
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 👍👍
thankyou for all your songs and laughs and the times created by your songs in my family. All the Memories. RIP
Thanks for sharing Paul George Formby was a legend great entainer my he R.I.P
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.
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. 😊
George formby awesome such a great entertainer loved him great video thanks paul respectful as always 👍👍👍👍
Thanks again,Paul.Style and integrity.
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 ❤👍
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
👋 Paul George Formby was an all around entertainer loved his singing, acting. May he rest in peace 🙏😇
Lovely tribute sir!.......Mr Formby was I guess the first ever real pop " star"........sign is on it!
Had no idea he was only 56.......WoW!
Boy agreed.....that's some headstone!
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...
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This guy was amazing
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
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
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👍
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
Graveyards so quite peaceful
i loved his singing
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
Thank you. Another great video. I bought a boxset of his movies online during the Lockdown here and really enjoyed them. Thank you again.😉
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 🥀🙏
🥀👍
I remember his catchphrase Turned out nice again. I remember watching one of his films as a child he was a funny man.
What a fabulous headstone,loved George in his films,a genuine nice man,thanks Paul for this one,respect as usual stay safe xxxx
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😊
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. 👍
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...
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 🙏😊
Thankyou Paul of course another great video. No leaning on a lamp post now. 😊
As per usual I cannot wait to see this one, great choice Paul. Cheers mate.
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 ❤
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.
He was one of my mums favourites😊
Thanks for another great video. Remember seeing his grave back in 1996 when I was working nearby. Forgot how big a headstone it was.
Wow that’s a beautiful memorial. Great video :)
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.
Love his movies ❤❤❤
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.
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.
Hello Paul
Loving your videos Always great to see.
Another great one cheers 😊😊
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.
To me, l will always remember George singing and smiling at the same time.
Thanks Paul for showing us this super star . Great work
He died far to young but left some great memories for people of a certain age.
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
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
Thanks for visiting my hometown.
Stunning
Love George formby
Love walking in cemeteries totally agree with the mindfulness xx
A true icon!, great video again Paul.
Absolutely love George formby
Awesome video as always Paul. I remember seeing George Formbys films on TV, with all his singing. I was tidying stuff but listening at the same time. I just knew I had to listen while sorting stuff. Have a great weekend
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.
Aww thankyou Paul,I loved George Formby one of the greats.❤️❤️❤️
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 !!
I saw a completely strange guy there my mate was with me and he was walking about acting very strange. It was in July.
I always cross myself too and say thank you too
Lovely George always made me smile bless him
Beautiful video…thank you!
Love his songs, and all the ones of that era. Great information again - thanks Paul
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 ❤ 😊
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.
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
I used to drag my mom around humble sales looking for his albums when I was a kid. RIP George.
Loved George's singing,keep up the good work Paul,love watching ur video's x
I’ve been past his grave many times my mum and gran family buried in same cemetery I go past it visiting my mums grave!! Yes you definitely can’t miss it.