George Formby's Grave - Famous Graves

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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[@crozwayne]

The dead can't hurt you, that's the job of the living! graveyards are special places, I love them!

[@debrabolton8387]

Loved watching this man my grandparents and my parents brought me up watching oldies they were great

[@Falconurbex]

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.

[@cjcadventures]

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 👍

[@williambailey344]

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.

[@berylashall]

I love goerge Formby as a warrington adult I was brought up with his songs as I am 65

[@kimmaddison8686]

i been watching george formby since i was a kid im 51 nowstill watch him

[@hancecrawford]

Thanks for sharing Paul George Formby was a legend great entainer my he R.I.P

[@hurricane7950]

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.

[@dr.calebrobbins.3177]

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.

[@markbumford8076]

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...

[@paulglass9290]

thank you paul my younger brother died in 1982 he loved george.this brought so memories of laughing as a child .

[@TheTaz1999]

Some of my best memories , Saturday afternoons back in the 70s( bbc2) watching George formby films with my late grandparents .

[@stevehill2457]

when I'm cleaning windows and leaning on the lamppost were absolute classics.

[@TheTazz21]

George Formby woz a LEGEND keep up the great work Paul

[@TraceyRichardson-kt6ud]

Absolutely love George formby

[@Pellegrineanita]

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

[@frank290862]

How could you not like George!

[@jasonjones4335]

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😊

[@mariemurphy5499]

👋 Paul George Formby was an all around entertainer loved his singing, acting. May he rest in peace 🙏😇

[@paulguise698]

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

[@trevormappley]

When I’m cleaning windows for me always put smile on my face

[@eamonnmc1]

This guy was the best!!❤

[@johnredpath]

Reckoned to be the greatest ukulele player that ever lived...lovely tribute.

[@Radcliffe-fc]

Yes I play the ukulele like George Formby

[@modestadventurers]

I used to drag my mom around humble sales looking for his albums when I was a kid. RIP George.

[@susanboden8637]

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. 😊

[@barbarasmith5879]

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!

[@paulhickson-vb9ic]

I love George Formby great artist thanks Paul ❤

[@tstuart7333]

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.🙏🙏🙏

[@carrick16100]

My hometown. Spent many hours walking around the cemetery as a child . Now the resting place of my grandparents.

[@dawnnield8841]

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 🙏😊

[@MickNolan-ms5rw]

Thanks Paul for showing us this super star . Great work

[@stevenwade7466]

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.

[@patrickd9957]

His songs live on forever. My hubby loves them. ❤️

[@LeeJohn70]

George was Norman Wisdom before Norman Wisdom. 2 talented greats 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@chrisshowering7357]

I remember his catchphrase Turned out nice again. I remember watching one of his films as a child he was a funny man.

[@barryjacobs8524]

Thankyou Paul of course another great video. No leaning on a lamp post now. 😊

[@darrensterling2674]

I love all of George Formby films

[@cathjanewhittaker5512]

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 !!

[@UnusualThings1]

I saw a completely strange guy there my mate was with me and he was walking about acting very strange. It was in July.

[@robertlloyd9236]

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.

[@kathywhitcombe8660]

I remember watching George with my parents , I just loved watching anything that he was in . Thank you Paul ❤

[@susantaylor2772]

To me, l will always remember George singing and smiling at the same time.

[@spookygeek9459]

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 😊👍

[@c.t.martin3915]

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.

[@Wimmles_Emily]

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

[@margaretbuckley9309]

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 🥀🙏

[@margaretbuckley9309]

🥀👍

[@evevening7995]

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 👍👍

[@paulmaguire1455]

interesting these clips george formby fantastic all rounder funny loved his films rip george

[@eddiek0507]

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... 🙂👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewbarrett2685]

He died far to young but left some great memories for people of a certain age.

[@baabaabaa2293]

George Formby... Clever lad & no slouch on the banjolele. Thanks mate, great work.

[@johnjones-henderson3249]

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

[@kellylou6087]

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

[@annemccrystal5384]

George formby awesome such a great entertainer loved him great video thanks paul respectful as always 👍👍👍👍

[@shonamiller5340]

Hi Paul, was there in June when burying my uncle and cousin in same grave. Also have other relatives there as my family are from Warrington. Take care. George's grave is huge like you say x

[@haroldclarke3267]

As per usual I cannot wait to see this one, great choice Paul. Cheers mate.

[@gilltagg3352]

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.

[@peteriversfanclub]

Lovely tribute sir!.......Mr Formby was I guess the first ever real pop " star"........sign is on it!

[@peteriversfanclub]

Had no idea he was only 56.......WoW!

[@peteriversfanclub]

Boy agreed.....that's some headstone!

[@em6577]

Awww my home town... its a lovely cemetery..thanks for this..

[@andreaedwards2018]

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👍

[@Annie-jp7yr]

This guy was amazing

[@suetodd1725]

What a fabulous headstone,loved George in his films,a genuine nice man,thanks Paul for this one,respect as usual stay safe xxxx

[@Caithnessmusicman]

Fantastic video Paul, watched George’s films regularly as a child, even bought a record of his music once. Great memories of growing up.

[@Kivetonandrew]

Always been a fan of his music, .y favourite song being the Wigan Boat Express. As for his films, it has to be No Limit! I first watched that film as a child whilst on holiday, rather appropriately, on the Isle of Man during TT week!

[@Finglesham]

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

[@kathleenseear5764]

He was one of my mums favourites😊

[@MilitaryGamer83]

I'm going to Chester Zoo this weekend so I'm making a detour on my way home to visit him. I've even bought a little Ukelele to leave at his grave. When I visited Ronnie Barker's grave in January I left him Four Candles

[@user-rv6gm8rx8x]

i loved his singing

[@themoanerdroner]

Wow that’s a beautiful memorial. Great video :)

[@TraceyRichardson-kt6ud]

Love the song when I’m cleaning windows

[@barrycoomer8137]

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. 👍

[@simonwright3827]

thankyou for all your songs and laughs and the times created by your songs in my family. All the Memories. RIP

[@helenmccann1338]

Love walking in cemeteries totally agree with the mindfulness xx

[@Brucecarmaintence71]

A true icon!, great video again Paul.

[@tonymanuel500]

Lived across the road for 8 years and never visited the cemetery. Dont have to now, thanks Paul

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

Lovely George always made me smile bless him

[@user-fr1vf5nz8m]

Your reaction to that pigeon had me in tears

[@grunge_surf_witch_uk9130]

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.

[@juneabernethy2851]

What a amazing grave thank you xx❤

[@robertbolton1274]

Thanks for another great video. Remember seeing his grave back in 1996 when I was working nearby. Forgot how big a headstone it was.

[@rachelmcnally5207]

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.

[@wayne.s]

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.

[@kevinheaton9213]

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

[@davidhodder3382]

He was friends with my grandad and would write to each other from time to time.

[@johntyler74]

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

[@juliekeys1880]

The Queen's and my mum's Favourite. My mum's 91 .Blackpool he was always there.

[@traciemarsh1611]

my uncle ron used to do a brilliant impression of george beautiful grave rip george

[@samsadventures4805]

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

[@recurvearcher6542]

Hi Paul, Thank you once more, I'm starting to have some concerns, your visits to so many cemeteries and churches, that you will be giving us sermons complete with choir, soon. Great work. Perth WA

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

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.

[@garymansell8756]

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.

[@bamboo782]

Turnout nice again lol. Love his films

[@joseywilliams1198]

Graveyards so quite peaceful

[@richardgreen8919]

Thanks again,Paul.Style and integrity.

[@formbyuke181]

Back in the 90s we all attended a little ceremony to unveil the clean up of the headstone.George Formbys late brother Ted was also there.In the local pub later on ,Ted told me that the family are all buried in a vault which runs at the back of the head stone..The entrance is at the front under the slabs.I still have the photos of us all there with Ted and Whin (Georges sister in Law).

[@sheilachew1]

I went to see his grave it was beautiful the staff was lovely I went across the road got a jar with flower in from a local charity shop an gave it to him

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

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

[@damiancoyne]

Thanks for visiting my hometown.

[@ayutthayatrojan]

Another great production Paul -- than you so much.

[@byeckfella]

I love George Formby! His songs are such a tonic when you need a musical pick- me-up. There have been some huge figures bandied about concerning how much he earned. Safe to say he would be up there with Adele and Ed Sheeran if he was alive today!