FREDDIE STARR'S GRAVE - MEGA FAIL - SORRY I DID TRY

[@Open2OpenUT]

I’ll always remember Freddie with great fondness and respect. The laughter he brought to millions cannot be taken away from him, he was a unique entertainer, he didn’t deserve what happened to him and I for one have difficulty believing what he was accused of. He once spent the night on my aunts floor after a late gig in Birkenhead, he was just an ordinary bloke thankful to have somewhere to stay, have some tea and toast for breakfast and then on his way. He was a broken man when he died, it still brings tears to my eyes when I think of him, how he lived his final days. R.I.P. Freddy 🙏🏻

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Me too, nice words for the brilliant and talented Freddie Starr.

[@dreamer33ish]

Lovely reply open to open…..hated the way he was treated! Thanks to the lovely man who saved the day and brought him home and saw he was treated with respect and love. Freddie was a one off. . Loved him to bits….rip lovely man…sleep peacefully. X

[@Allah355w]

Instead he was hounded to his death for taking part in the promiscuous career called entertainment.rip Freddie

[@albertsmith1048]

Of his time Freddie was top of the pile, he was a genuine Entertainer. So sad he passed penniless. Fame is a fickle friend. RIP, thanks for the memories.

[@guitarmuso1]

He couldn't accept that Variety theatre had had its day and TV shows didn't want him cos he was a loose cannon

[@celiabeverton4514]

Yes his friends left him to rot, shame on them

[@tonybrown3705]

I'll never forget one night, back in sixties Liverpool, when I was in a band called The Pikkins. One evening we were setting up down on the Blue Angel cellar stage when our pal, Freddie Starr, appeared, got up, and sat behind the drum kit with huge grin. We all started laughing and carried on with getting ready thinking that that was it. To our surprise, Tom Jones wandered in and offered to sing a song. As soon as we started playing the intro to 'Good Golly Miss Molly', Freddie started a cacophony of noise, bashing the cymbals and the drums while laughing his head off. Soon, everyone was laughing except for Mr. Jones who climbed down off the stage and marched out.

[@johnsessions1389]

I worked with Freddie a couple of times, he was one of the nicest gentlemen I have ever known, You left me with some hilarious memories Freddie, God Bless and Keep You.

[@Murphystar]

Thankyou Paul x I worked with Freddie many times. He truly was a Star. X

[@debbiekerr7659]

I love your soothing voice, Paul, and how you respect the people who passed away. Shame you couldn't find Freddie starr's grave but at least you tried. Keep up the great work, Paul, love your channel. ♥

[@kenndo9906]

i remember seeing that an undertakers brought Freddy back from abroad and covered the costs... At his family's request, he wasn't named on the gravestone. Freddy's family wanted to keep the site of the grave private. Paul, you are always considerate in your approach and much better than many that search graves of the well-known on KZbin.. Thank you for trying.

[@TheGrumpyEnglishman]

A friend's grandfather is buried in the same grave yard. He said he's looked too and couldn't find it either. He was looking for Hilda Fowell's (Freddie's mother) grave. Oh and Stuart Sutcliffe, the 'Fifth Beatle' is buried there too.

[@keithdavidson9102]

I grew up being entertained by Freddie for so many years. He was the people's comedian; famous for being entirely unpredictable, which was why he was so good to watch. Unfortunately the false (according to the court) accusations made against him led to his early demise. It's such a sad story. I'm glad he has been repatriated to Liverpool... another of Liverpool's comedy legends. RIP Freddie 🙏

[@sharonlongfellow6064]

Hi Paul what shame you couldn't find his resting place. At least you did try and thanks for that. He was such a talented man . Rip Freddie love your channel Paul 👍

[@interestingplaces1]

Thank you

[@yvonnemckever8618]

Paul, don't know if this helps, but Freddie's Mum was buried under the name of Hilda Bradford, as she married John T Bradford in 1962.

[@jayleigh4642]

As a warden of a church, id advice to ask to speak to the warden of the church their number would be on the notice board and asking them where he lays. Or you can donate a little to the church and they will let you look at the records to find his burial plot. Good luck maybe for next time.

[@MCF155]

Freddie isn't in a church yard it's a council owned cemetery he is in

[@jowaite8889]

He is immortalised on KZbin

[@carolewilkinson4989]

Thought he was buried in Spain where he died . . .

[@paulineferry3478]

Their should be paperwork to show exactly were their burried

[@hildaplatt4827]

@@paulineferry3478 Ioved him I called him the cheeky chappie especially his smile bad how he was treated xx

[@EnglishGrave]

Hi Paul, You may want to research Prescott Parish Church, Liverpool. I do believe he was buried there along with his parents under the family name being Fowell. This was to avoid the general public due to his unfortunate events. The headstone was not removed at the family's request, it was just done in secret. Finally, KZbin do allow links to be posted and will only refuse to do so if there is a threat towards privacy. Unfortunately, you could have done Stuart Sutcliffe's grave whilst you were visiting St Michael's. The joys of headstone hunting, keeping going and good luck!

[@stevegregory2867]

Freddie was a great personality,chatted to him after a show in Rhyl,he was a really down to earth bloke.R.I.P FREDDIE.

[@ronabarr950]

Thank you for trying Paul, love your channel xx

[@interestingplaces1]

Thanks so much

[@tomf4547]

​@@interestingplaces1 wondering if you've been to Layton cemetery to see Joe Longthornes grave?

[@MrJohnnyCash1932]

Freddie Starr, Such a great guy! So very missed 😒 Really enjoyed your video my friend!

[@interestingplaces1]

Thank you kindly!

[@mickfield5458]

Not a fail Paul, well done looking all that time! Still enjoyed watching you.

[@amandadavies4788]

Hi Paul, My uncle was in the band the delmonts with Freddie star. When they won opportunity knocks. My uncle sadly also passed away.

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H ... I only have memories when growing up of Freddie making us laugh.... He had a huge talent in making people laugh ... I know Freddie made huge mistakes but I don't know all his mistakes.. However you haven't failed... Thank you.. You brought all those funny times back ...

[@philbo200lambretta3]

Have been watching Freddy sing with the Jordanairs then stumbled across your channel, can't quite believe he has passed but we have those great videos to remember him by.

[@joanne26]

Watching this I am crying buckets😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Freddie was an enigma and just so talented Back in the day when as families you watched both the BBC and ITV Remember Freddie appearing numerous times on the Des O’Conner show You laughed and you cried Thanks for trying to find the grave 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@frankiepost2749]

Loved Freddie, such a great talent

[@power2thepeople]

Paul there is no reason to apologise. Your doing a great job 👍

[@catherinemchale100]

Well done I am not in the UK but watch your program I think they have damaged because of the scandal

[@thecloudies]

Nice vid, such a shame you couldn't find him. He was a joy to see in our younger days. A mother of a long lost girl friend of mine new him (back in Liverpool) in the early days and thought he was absolutely bonkers............

[@denisepeters7360]

Thanks Paul for trying I live in Huyton just round the corner from St Michael's beautiful church

[@junelaw4162]

Oh goodness where’s your hat? I bet your burnin hot he was a brilliant comedian I went to see him in Blackpool he had his band with him and my my could he sing RIP Freddie you bought so much laughter into my home Thank you for sharing till the next one 😊

[@Paulineramsden.]

The cemetary archives hold records of every plot and who is in them…that will be your best way to find the plot.

[@Paul-ob1lc]

Have you lost the plot?

[@martindunstan8043]

That was no fail my friend and thank you for this fascinating channel 👏👏👍🍻

[@markrennie1821]

Part of my childhood growing up..he made me laugh.. thank you Freddie

[@jhughes7585]

Always sad when they remove headstones. He was proved innocent and entertained millions of people. Keep up the good work mate love every one of your videos.

[@piratecove9450]

Freddie became one of the icons of entertainment. It was the media that destroyed him and deprived millions of people world wide of his zany antics and humour. I was a matelot ( retired ) and only ever able to catch one of his shows, but my wife would always record him and send VHS/DVD,s which we left on board for the next crews. A great man. Cheers Freddy.

[@davidfalconer5111]

No need to apologise Paul, these things happen It must of been very warm, all that walking around. Looking forward to your next video.

[@trickyuk386]

1 of the greatest entertainers of my time growing up in the 80,s and early 90,s…

[@francesjones9265]

Freddie Starr was a fantastic artist and a lovely man Rest in peace Amen

[@joesmoke9624]

Keep doing your best Paul. It’s always appreciated. Freddie is fine now, in my book. I’ll never forget his great performance with the Jordanaires. Those guys knew how good Freddie was 👍

[@interestingplaces1]

Will do!

[@jimmorrison3756]

Hi Paul is this at the end of Bluebell Lane in Huyton mate?

[@interestingplaces1]

Yes mate tucked away

[@jimmorrison3756]

@@interestingplaces1 👍

[@Poolworldproject]

Freddie was amazing guy and deserve more respect than he got when he was alive.

[@pingpong5000]

Thanks for trying. Freddie Star should be remembered. I say he is classed as Britain's greats entertainer for the period he was with us because of his tremendous range of talents. I say this because in the 1970's I was one of those darts mad players and I tell you that not even a hurricane could delay a darts match, well Freddie Stars first Telly Show did just that, it was on in another room at the club where the match was and producing so much laughter that those darters not 'at the hockey' wandered off to see what was happening, long story short, they never returned and we all agreed to reschedule the match so we could watch that show. That is the first and only time that happened to my knowledge, not even King Doddy or Tommy Cooper did that and they were comedy gods. In the 80's Freddy always rented a house near me for the summer season and he saw me out in one of my old classic British sports cars and stopped me for a chat, we became 'seasonal' pals, like many of these TV Stars of that period he was very nice, very friendly and so awesomely funny. It broke my heart when they attacked him and took him from our telly and I feel sad that his grave has been removed/lost, I think it is a good thing you are doing, aside from the fact that grave yards are a pleasant place to visit finding these peoples last resting place is good for the remembrance of our lost Stars. I when and had a walk around Carlton and said hello to Jimmy Clithero, where you showed his remembrance tree used to be in your recent post.

[@thebohemian.]

The headstone was removed at the family’s request. KZbin won’t allow links to be posted. I have just read this as a story from the Liverpool Echo newspaper’s website. So you were correct in saying so. It’s annoying now for you to think that you’ve walked passed it, but hey, being a Taphophile you should be or will get used to such failures to locate etc. 😊

[@Lisabushaway20]

that’s so sad it was removed I went to see him a couple of years before he died. He was a broken man it was heartbreaking to see him that way . I hope it was removed to protect and not due to hate.

[@robthomas6325]

he isnt a failure he remembered him with respect

[@thebohemian.]

@@robthomas6325 he means failure as in unable to locate the grave

[@Lisabushaway20]

I’ve actually learnt since that he is buried with his mum in her grave , so it’s her headstone I so t think they added his name that’s all

[@wayne.s]

Hi paul freddie is up there with the greats like les dawson frank carsons, bernard manning, the list goes on, you did carlton crematorium, me too, i found violet carson's plaque, but sadly not bernie nolans grave, have found joe longthornes grave at layton as i live down the road from there, hope to see you sometime in blaçkpool, stay safe.

[@neilgrice8821]

The grass needs cuting .I hate to see neglected cemeteries and church yards.

[@3in1Machining]

Really funny man who brought joy and laughter for so many people. God bless.

[@colettefleck9238]

Is Jerry Marsden buried in liverpool so enjoyed his music with the pacmakers bought most of his records way back then as a teenager. Thanks once again for all you hard work travelling and researching. Best channel on youtube!!!!

[@interestingplaces1]

Unfortunately Gerry Marsdens buried details are unknown, this happens

[@kenforshaw8901]

Paul. Would the funeral company that did Freddie’s funeral know his location in the cemetery.

[@Robby334]

Thanks your so respectful to Freddie - Ask at the office - All burials are recorded Good luck

[@s.j.l.8736]

He may have been buried with his mother in a unmarked grave?

[@suemount6042]

Newspapers at the time reported that he was laid to rest with his mother Hilda at prescot parish church church street Prescott. A local funeral director brought his remains back from Spain and paid for his funeral

[@chrishull9983]

Nothing else to say other than - "You did good here Paul". Thankyou

[@zoomzoom885]

Rest in peace Freddy Starr. Could u try find Ronny barker and Lynda Barron head stone please. Could u at some point look for Cathy staff and the lady who played Hilda Ogden in Corrie please. It’s disgusting seeing broken headstones so sad, I think seeing those graves I don’t want to be buried or cremated,

[@andrealacey4646]

Thanks for trying Paul thankyou for the entertainment Freddie r.i.p

[@bentleyg50george]

very good video done with respect your a very nice man your voice says so xx

[@francescajohnston1470]

Great video thanks Paul such a shame but still great new subscriber Huyton is my family home 💜

[@interestingplaces1]

Thanks and welcome

[@jas20per]

Head stone or not , my memory of Freddie was back in the 1960 's at one of the Cavern Club's mid week evening sessions, he was on stage with is group "The Midnighters" the song was love potion number 9. Also giving Freddie a hand that night was Pricilla though at the time neither was famous, a memory of a lifetime.

[@untamedtiger657]

It’s okay Paul you tried I love your channel 😁

[@margaretbuckley9309]

WELL DONE PAUL DONT BLAME YOURSELF FREDDIE WAS A STAR AND A VERY FUNNY MAN YOU DID YOUR BEST TO FIND HIM THANKS FOR THE VIDEO R I P FREDDIE 🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@MrJones1972]

Wasn’t he buried at Prescott Parish in Liverpool, according to the papers? Maybe have a look when you’re around those parts? Great channel btw.

[@michael.miller7011]

Can you visit corrie Anne Kirkbride and Johnny brings

[@interestingplaces1]

both burials unknown

[@michael.miller7011]

@@interestingplaces1 OK

[@Cradley684]

Could be a unmarked grave some family do that of some Celeb's, have a nice day Mate !!!.

[@interestingplaces1]

My thoughts exactly

[@angelaredman3373]

Its so very sad, he was a brilliant man wrongly accused for money i guess! Awhh God bless his soul. Somerset house would have the details, also the local church records. A very true fan, thank you for sharing xxx

[@shirleywaddoups1523]

Would it be on record somewhere ?

[@antonyholditch8849]

Paul thanks for your effort.

[@cliveglover7343]

Hi, I've just looked it up & it says he's buried in Prescott parish church.

[@martinkirby3100]

If they've opened his mom's grave to put him in it also they probably would have taken the stone temporarily to allow the grave to re settle or to put Freddie nam on it I'd ask the vicer about it

[@cdman7768]

wasn't Freddie buried at Prescot Parish Church in Liverpool

[@itsasparklelife5994]

Just looked it up hope this helps where he is berried Prescot Parish Church, also known as St Mary's Church

[@interestingplaces1]

Hi his service was held at Prescot Parish Church but he was buried with his mother away from the crowds, a private burial at St Michaels where she is buried

[@johnwilletts5930]

We have recently found a long lost grave of two family members buried together. There was no headstone. We found the grave through records held by office the local office who are in charge of burials in the area.They gave us a number of the grave,we tracked it down. We are now in the process of acquiring a headstone for these family members.

[@frankiepost2749]

If you make an appointment witht he church clergy, they have a map of each area, im sure they might know individually who buried where.

[@interestingplaces1]

Yes all churches keep records of interments but they are normally reluctant to divulge private information to non family members, plus being a high profile person they don't want attention brought to the area, ie vandalism, thanks anyway

[@bobbidazzler1343]

​@@interestingplaces1 Thanks Paul. You have such a soothing voice. 😊

[@frankiepost2749]

Keep going my friend, what is this music intro you use, I love it

[@interestingplaces1]

@@frankiepost2749 Passing Time - Kevin MacLeod

[@frankiepost2749]

@@interestingplaces1 Big thankyou

[@fredaredfern6670]

So sad Freddie was a great entertainer he came to live in our village very close to me but I never ever saw him. Surely the council or Michael Fogg knew where his resting place is but thank you for your information xx

[@interestingplaces1]

I have found his grave its in another video on my channel

[@fredaredfern6670]

That’s wonderful x

[@paul4027]

Freddie one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived rip legend

[@karenwilson6547]

Don't know if this information is of any help. Freddie's mother remarried. Her married name changed from Fowell to BRADFORD. Hilda's birth date 22 May 1917 she died in 1992. If can't find headstone you'll need to look through burial registers to find exact plot.

[@systemler44]

His mother live in rock ferry on the wirral for 20 years that I knew of..I remember seeing Freddie visiting her in the late 80s

[@simon6ppc246]

Freddie was brilliant i have been singing Stary Stary night all my life from when he did the performance lol.

[@ch1896]

Have U checked with the Funeral Director who arranged Freddie's funeral

[@dorindatodd123]

I've just googled where is Freddie starr and his mum is buried. It came up that they are in Prescott Parish Church Liverpool. Hope this maybe will help.

[@juliathompson6433]

Maybe whoever ? just got around to putting his name and taken stone away for that reason and it will be returned asap well done Paul love your videos 🕵️‍♂️

[@amandadavies4788]

Freddie star was a great talent back in the day of the delmonts as we're all the band members.

[@amandadavies4788]

They certainly were Paul, my dad use to play the piano in the clubs back in the days, Freddie was as crazy off screen as he was on, very funny man, him and uncle al were a right pair hillerious from the story's I've been told.

[@paulgoodwin81]

Is this Prescott Parish church? Just read from google? 22 mins from st michaels.

[@nigelclayton6182]

Great report Sir and you are right about he was not found guilty so let's all remember how funny person he was 🤣 I was lucky enough to be at the front when he appeared in Nottingham year's ago we gave him some Banter and he was brilliant in response rest in peace Freddie star ⭐⭐

[@pauljones1350]

Dear Freddie died in Spain as far as I know suddenly with a great loss,this life too short ,just when he was enjoying retirement such a shame we can’t see his final resting place.

[@johnsutcliffe171]

one of the very best of his time.

[@tstuart7333]

Freddie Starr was just that, a true STAR. He was a great comedian and performer. For decades he brought joy and laughter to millions. That was the one and only act he was guilty of. YET! typical British media destroyed him as they always do. This man was not found guilty of any offence, so why oh why! was me punished, and crucified. WHAT a horrible place the UK can be.

[@markkinrade2739]

Can you visit Bruce forsyth,Wilfred bramble,John challis please

[@davidwhaite3330]

Wilfred was cremated i believe

[@welshbumble]

A lot of cemeteries bury people in the same area by the year they died, if you can find the date of his mother’s death it might help.

[@davidneal9368]

The only suggestion is ask the vicar for his location surely they'd have it on record unless the family doesn't want people to know. Shame. Such a comedian. He died penniless. What about ordinary people who saved for private pension schemes and never lived to enjoy their retirement

[@antonyberry1632]

Great entertainer very funny saw him a few times looks like that church yard is health and safety crazy noticed loads of crosses taken down leaving the iron pinnions

[@bretwalda100]

@Paul. I don't know if you've done a video yet on John Lennon's family home, 251 Menlove Avenue? I went there once and couldn't find it for love nor money. I could find 249 and 252. I must have been within spitting distance.

[@cazdodsworth8124]

Michael fogg how did is furnel. Sheffield

[@andywright3450]

Hey mate I looked on Liverpool echo and freddie Starr family took the headstone away ok mate for you

[@kathrynstone3856]

RIP Freddie thanks for the laughs. Thank you Paul you did your best.

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Hugs. Much love.

[@peterwhitaker4038]

i have reason to believe Freddie is 2 miles up the road at Prescot Parish Church but strangely enough the cemetery you are in at Huyton Parish is the burial place of one of the first 'Beatles' Stuart Sutcliffe who died with the Beatles in Germany circa 1962?

[@davidryan4461]

Does the church not have a record of were it is .

[@roberttill3787]

The fact its only been three years, there has to be someone who knows exactly where and could take you to the exact spot.

[@wendyjones7753]

Thats so sad... he was the very top of the entertainment from the day... many a laugh watching him on TV.. amazing person.. wherever Freddie and his mum are may they both r.i.p. xxx lovely show Paul.. it wasn't an epic fail... things are done for a reason xx

[@mariemurphy5499]

Hi Paul you tried your best , don't worry 🙏😇

[@ericbrierley2206]

A quick inernet search came up with the following. Liverpool fueral diector Michael Fogg stumped up £8000 to give Freddie a proper local send off. He was laid to rest at Prescot Parish Church Liverpool on the13th June 2019 at 1.00pm This was from the Mirror. Hope this helps regards Eric

[@susanottewell6398]

Wouldn't Michael Fogg the funeral director who buried him would know?

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Hey Sweetie you didn't fail. Just postponed finding it. Much better

[@jamesmcbride6304]

You do these with great respect and professionalism enjoy watching them. Doesn't seem right that he had to bankrupt himself just to prove his innocents, its a pity he couldn't take the police to court and be compensated for defamation of character. Something really stunk about this case. he must of pissed of somebody in high standing.

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thanks you my friend see you soon