HYLDA BAKER'S CREMATED REMAINS WHEREABOUTS FOUND

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

I loved Hilda Baker she was so amazing and naturally talented. She brought so much joy and laughter in our homes. They don't make them like her anymore.

[@rivaest38]

Well done for tracking down Hilda’s final resting place. Loved ‘Nearest & Dearest’, a shame she and Jimmy didn’t get on but they made great comedy. Hilda’s catch phrases of ‘I must get a little hand put on this watch’ and ‘Have you been Walter’ among many others have stuck in my memory all these years. Very sad she died from Alzheimer’s alone and forgotten and no memorial in the crematorium, she deserves better.

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

''ya big brewer's boil'' 😁😁😁😁

[@kevzee]

my sentiments too. that has really upset me that she sadly passed away and none of hylda's celebrity friend's didn't keep in touch with the world's funniest female comedian nor attended her funeral. Our Hylda Deserved way far better. R.I.P to a true comedy GENIUS. xxxx

[@kevzee]

And she well and Truly Deserves a Headstone

[@rivaest38]

Hi Kevin. If you look through the comments you will see that I contacted the British Music Hall Society about this matter. They kindly looked into it and after contacting the Crematorium were able to tell me that there is a memorial to Hilda but it is not at the exact site of where her ashes were spread. They sent me a photo of the plaque but due to copyright issues I was asked not to share it. This film highlights a problem that I think is quite common in that memorial plaques are often not at the site of where someone’s ashes have been dispersed which make it difficult for both documentary makes as well as those of us doing family research to find these memorials without guidance from the crematorium staff. However, in this case I do think Hilda deserves a more prominent memorial but not necessarily at the ashes site, a blue plaque on the wall perhaps? The problem is that these things need funding and the BMHS doesn’t have the funds.

[@gailfinney910]

I loved Hilda Baker...would make my day when she was on TV...I remember her and Cynthia on Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Rest well Hilda x

[@Jimmiburn]

I remember watching this fine lady when i was a child, so very very sad 😔 at least she's resting in a beautiful place , thanks Paul for taking the time and trouble in finding out this important information 👌

[@petersweetman5804]

Thanks Paul, I remember that lady very well as a child, so sad to die alone

[@jeansmith3367]

Very timely, I've just read about Hylda's life and the very sad end to her life, what a lovely tribute to her you have done, RIP Hylda. She really was a good actress and was so funny

[@stevenwade7466]

Much better than todays utter SHITE

[@kevzee]

@@stevenwade7466 Here Here well said

[@sueamos3860]

I remember this lovely lady,rest in peace in this beautiful place

[@yusufsuleyman624]

Hylda Baker and Jimmy Jewell were a brilliantly entertaining duo who made us laugh. I too enjoyed watching the sitcom Nearest and Dearest in the seventies. Thanks for making us laugh Hylda R.I.P

[@crystaldance5731]

Love the intro to this video drive through the cemetery the baby geese the fountain and scenery absolutely stunning what a beautiful place my mum loved Hilda baker such a funny lady what a sad ending to her life and career thankyou for this Paul 😊

[@interestingplaces1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dawndeeley436]

Looks like a lovely cemetery. Such a sad ending for her.

[@rivaest38]

Good morning Paul. I am not sure if anything will come of it but after watching this video last night I sent a link to the British Music Hall Society and asked them if it was within their remit to supply memorials for celebrities who have passed away but through lack of relatives or no money in the Estate at the time of their passing. I have had a lovely reply from a lady this morning who confirmed that it certainly is. However, she told me that they have a huge backlog of Blue Plaques and cemetery memorials to deal with at the moment but that she will raise the issue at their forthcoming Committee Meeting. I have thanked her for agreeing to do this and asked her to let me know of any decision. I will of course let you know if I hear anything further. Keep up the good work, we need to remember these past TV, Theatre and film celebrities who have now fallen out of the public consciousness and bring their names to a new audience.

[@interestingplaces1]

Hi Mark, I hope they supply something maybe a little brick with her name on

[@rivaest38]

Update on Hylda’s memorial. The issue was raised at a British Music Hall Society Committee Meeting this week and they agreed to look into the situation. I have had a further update from them and was told that they have been in contact with the cemetery and there is a memorial to Hylda. They kindly sent me a photo that the cemetery supplied to them and I was instructed to delete it once I had seen it due to copyright reasons which I have done. I can tell you that the plaque is attached to a concrete curb stone along the edge of the path flanking the dispersal plot. Now this should have been visible but as it is in a line with many others it could be easily overlooked. It is possible that the area you were looking in Paul was not the correct one but although the photo didn’t show much background it did look (as far as I could tell) to be the area in which you were looking. Are there any members of this group that live near the cemetery who are willing to go and have another look and try and take a photo? If so, please try and find it just to bring this thread to a conclusion. If you visit during working hours on a week day, hopefully there would be a member of staff who would be willing to point it out to you. Members of this group might just like to know that I was told there was a member of the BMHS Committee present at this weeks meeting who confirmed they had been at Hylda’s funeral. I have no details of you this person was and it matters not other than to say it’s nice to know there was someone from the BMHS at Hylda’s funeral and she wasn’t forgotten on that day.

[@interestingplaces1]

Hi Mark the crematorium has been in contact yesterday to inform me Hilda does have a plaque its not where her ashes are but on a walkway nearby apparently my video caused a bit of a stir with locals have claimed they had seen it, so the crematorium did a full search and found it , so at least we know now cheers again Paul

[@interestingplaces1]

@@rivaest38 Hi Mark the crematorium has been in contact yesterday to inform me Hilda does have a plaque its not where her ashes are but on a walkway nearby apparently my video caused a bit of a stir with locals have claimed they had seen it, so the crematorium did a full search and found it , so at least we know now cheers again Paul

[@rivaest38]

Excellent news Paul! That makes a lot of sense and explains why you missed it! Glad the plaque has been found.

[@dafyddhumphreys8921]

That was heart breaking. She was amazing. Well done for bringing her memory back.

[@amandahayward3818]

Thank you what a great tribute to a great funny actress x

[@wendyjones7753]

I remember her when I was young.. she was an amazing actress.. such a shame she didn't get any recognition after her passing xxx r.i.p. hilda..

[@David-uf8ex]

How sad there isn't even a plaque for her . you would think the film industry would have bothered . But at least people like you and many others will never forget her .may she RIP

[@junelaw4162]

Bought so much laughter in our house I’m laughing now as memories come flooding back RIP lovely lady ❤️ she was brilliant

[@letitiabradin810]

YES, SHE WAS LOVELY, TOO, FUNNY AND I DEDICATE THE SONG( NELLIE THE ELEPHANT BY THE TOY DOLS),....MARIUS(PUNK RULES).

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

Hi Paul Thank you for a lovely video I’m from Bolton & know Overdale very well Hilda Baker what a wonderful lady I remember her parents had a Chippy in Farnworth & I do remember her in the shop when I was a little girl

[@Sanddancer1]

fair playto you for taking the time and trouble to find her she was good and a nice lady apparently and was often seen driving her rolls up and down blackpool prom

[@annmargaretalalak3452]

Hilda Baker, what a lady! Now she was a national Treasure. Brilliant comedienne, not many of her calibre now. I have often wondered what happened to her, this has shocked me. I would of thought the variety club would have paid at least for a small stone.

[@stevenwade7466]

Much better than todays SHITE

[@lynnjones4291]

She was one of best...💫

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H ... Thank You Paul... Love the memories and still watch the re'runs of all those that should never be forgotten.... RIP Hilda....Thanks for all the laughs...

[@JAY-lo3sx]

🎉 she truly was a star. 🌟 I still enjoy watching her to this day.

[@jamesmcbride6304]

Really interesting and sad. I remember her on the tv when I was a kid in the sixties, mum used to think she was funny. Bless her. !

[@mariemurphy5499]

Loved Hilda Baker in nearest and dearest, RIP 😇🙏♥️

[@birdsong9604]

Rest in peace Hylda class all the way x

[@thecelticdruid7707]

It's sad she's virtually forgotten. Only people like me her saw her on TV back in her heyday will remember her because you don't see repeats of her shows. She was so talented and funny. Rest well Hilda.

[@kevzee]

There were repeat's of nearest and dearest on that's tv on channel 65 at night at 22.10 but theyve now sadly finished showing them now.

[@kenndo9906]

Fantastic paul...great detective work.

[@risenshine2783]

Thank you for this. How sad she died alone. Born near where I grew up.

[@jockclipper3349]

Thanks for this. Hylda will always be my all time favourite. Sad end and even sadder that no memorial to a brilliant actress and comedy genius ❤️

[@juliescollick5182]

What a Beautiful Cemetery Paul, it's Lovely, I Loved watching Hylda too when I was a kid, she was so hilarious. Thank you so much for your up to date information to where Hylda' s ashes were scattered. Isn't it a Shame though that She hasn't got a plaque, nor her family, it's so Sad 😞

[@interestingplaces1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bummpy11]

Thank you for your research, I loved Hilda baker she was hilarious ❤️

[@pault8470]

I remember finding her hilarious when I was about 8yr old lol . Her facial expressions had me in stiches

[@barefootcontessa3112]

As a child I loved watching Hylda Baker she never failed to make me laugh it’s so sad her life ended the way it did. Congratulations on all your hard searching and the great videos you put out

[@anthonyellis987]

It's so sad for a star of her standing to die alone and forgotten. RIP Hylda Baker. Do you know where Victoria Wood and Caroline Aherne are now?

[@davidscott9483]

A very interesting video Paul

[@TonyKitchen471]

Thank you Paul for locating her remains, gone but not forgotten

[@stevenwade7466]

Many thanks for this . The information you've given is sencere & in this case heartbreaking. Once again thanks for keeping this wonderful ladies memory alive.

[@interestingplaces1]

My pleasure

[@juliepownall2000]

Such a sad ending for a very funny lady lovely crematorium. Grounds Manchester crematorium is lovely too rest in peace hilda baker

[@chrisshowering7357]

Hello Paul I've been watching nearest and dearest I love it. Beautiful grounds there so restful. God bless Hylda

[@interestingplaces1]

It sure is

[@barriegilbert1315]

She did indeed "Know you know" A great comedienne ... Even her bungalow in Blackpool has gone

[@stevenwade7466]

Sad her former home is gone too .

[@roned9189]

Super Paul enjoyed this so much thanks again I used to Hilda with my mum and she is a double of Hilda baker size looks and even her black curly hair thanks Paul Ron uk 🇬🇧 Hornsea East Yorkshire

[@jacquelinehabgood-painter8867]

Thank you for the hard work done for this one Paul.I found it very touching.

[@interestingplaces1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@waynestewart8740]

Brilliant paul as always a true star in the making you are..a great presenter

[@johnrees]

I saw Hilda on the North Pier at Blackpool in the early 1960s .......... wonderful

[@fus149hammer5]

Yes Hylda was a comedienne from a different time. Genuinely funny and a good example of a northern battleaxe. Her style of comedy is sadly now lost to us and that is a pity for us all. I hope she got to ride the underworld railway whilst wearing a big girls blouse and that she finally got a little hand put on her watch.😊

[@debbiekerr7659]

Love all your vids and you are so respectful to all who passed away. You are gorgeous too. Thanks Paul. xxx♥♥

[@nigeldavey1043]

Hi Paul, you forgot one very important catchphrase of Hylda's, namely " Oo I must get a little hand put on this watch ". She was one of those performers to whom the funny remark/riposte seemed to come naturally. The reason she has a place commemorating her in Twickenham is that she spent her last days in the CTBF home in ba k of Twickenham Green, the sister home being in Wokingham. My dear old dad was in the Wokingham home before he passed and was cremated at the local Crematorium at the request of the staff . I then took his ashes to Hordle in Hampshire where he had been living in retirement to place him next to mum's ashes. I would think something similar happened in Hyla Baker's case. Her first TV sitcom was "Our House " and was made at ABC TV at Teddington Lock. A stones throw really from where she died and where my dad worked from 1960 until Maggie Thatcput them out of business and he took retirement a couple of years early. I knew Hylda when I was a youngster and can say she was a lovely lady. My dad ? Oh he was on Security there from day one and eventually became the inspiration for Benny Hill's " Ernie, the fastest Milkman in the West. Well I've rambled on enough. I've just found your vlogs and will look for more. They bring back many old memories to this old geezer now living a long way from Twickenham and Teddington. 👍

[@jasonking6892]

Expat in Colombia 🇨🇴never forgotten still watching

[@davidpotts3472]

I remember her from when I was a child as I delivered the Bolton Evening News paper 6 nights a week to her house in Bolton.

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Much love.

[@roberttill3787]

Its more like a country park than a crematoria. A lovely resting place. RIP Hylda, you were one of the greats.

[@williaminadonn7412]

I love Hilda Baker I must get a hand for this watch 🙂🙂

[@virginiastevens3782]

Hilda, glad your home. You don’t need a stone Hilda , we remember you with love and gratitude of so many hours of laughter Thank you. Such a talented lady.👍👍✝️🙏❤️

[@roybond5404]

Thank you for that Paul , all very interesting.✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@susanolivant5088]

So sad 😞 I too grew up in the 70s

[@berryboo5390]

She was a wonderful lady i think it’s so sad that her name isn’t anywhere so people can remember her when they walk through the cemetery 😢

[@sharonharding3478]

Aww hope she's at peace now x

[@rollinstone5217]

I must admit that I had never heard of this lady, but you most certainly did her proud by this well-deserved accolade. Well done and well researched, Sir 👍.

[@interestingplaces1]

Thank you kindly

[@deanp3460]

Wow crematorium looks nice with the water

[@bretwalda100]

Beautiful tribute. Overdale is beautiful, it's right near me.

[@martinestimpson5574]

She was great funny actress I liked her lot.bless you Hilda ❤🙏

[@garrypeaks770]

Good job Paul 👏

[@fredaredfern6670]

Loved Hilda especially in the Pickle Factory she was hilarious GOD BLESS HER XXX❤❤❤

[@braveheart196]

Loved hilda a very funny woman I still quote some of her sayings

[@juliefrancis2383]

Isn't it sad how sometimes people leave this life... having given so much to others

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

God.... can nobody put up a plaque for her???

[@andrewhubbard4044]

God bless you the fantastic Hilda Baker RIP

[@IntimateCabaret]

Hi Paul, I love your videos, they are so interesting. I live in the North West, and have relatives who’ve been scattered in this crematorium grounds. It really is a beautiful place. I actually work next door to Carelton Cemetery, Blackpool, and often spend lunchtime walking around the place. Do you know where Beryl Reid is buried or scattered?

[@jhughes7585]

Boss Video mate

[@johnathanryan2117]

Lot of my family in there. Had no idea Mrs Baker was there Great video

[@interestingplaces1]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffsparey9585]

Hylda Baker takes me back to the 70,s in a flash

[@takata98]

I have family who lived in Farnworth/Newbury. They relayed tales of knowing Hilda Baker at one time, aparently her family owned a fish and chip shop on Plodder Lane just below Marsh Lane/Bradford Road. When she was in town with her family it's said that she often helped out serving in the shop and surprised many regulars by serving those who just of the bus were picking up fish and chips or a bag of chips to walk home with. When I was in the UK 3 years ago I drove that way and remember thinking about this but can't recall if I saw a shop still there or not.

[@annhollowell5352]

A very funny lady. I remember her from my childhood. God bless you Hylda xxx

[@marshallscott7955]

So tragic that a much loved and brilliant performer has been practically forgotten. Disgusting the film and television industry haven’t even bothered to pay for a head stone. Also tragic was that so few people were at her funeral.

[@hancecrawford]

I vivitly remember her only gran mom would talk of her when I was growing up

[@benjohnson3178]

Another great video. I'm a big fan of your channel. Would you be able to track down the final resting place of Mrs Mills?

[@interestingplaces1]

Mrs Gladys “Mrs Mills” Mills BIRTH 1918 DEATH 24 Feb 1978 (aged 59-60) London, City of London, Greater London, England BURIAL Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown

[@mariaross6760]

It's a shame I remember her has a girl thank you paul I'm a big fan of yours

[@brianupton6847]

THANKS PAUL ENYOYED YOUR SHOW WELL DONE FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK ON THIS ONE BRIAN UPTON ROLLESTON ON DOVE

[@interestingplaces1]

You are very welcome

[@LINDABELLAMY-q3j]

What an absolute shame she was not celebrated more at the end.😢😢😢😢😢😢 she was an amazing comedian. ❤❤❤❤❤ god bless her.

[@johorrocks8927]

hope she rests in peace...thank you Paul..quite sad really

[@raymondfunnel6856]

She was in Nearest and Dearest and. Played Nellie Pledge opposite Jimmy Jewell who played Eli

[@shirleyn546]

Have you been Walter? I can just about remember it.

[@breeze1472]

another shameful performance from her so called colleagues by not being there

[@richardwigley4942]

Lots old films we love

[@carolinejayes157]

Bless her she was a good comedian ,i have happy memories of the pickle factory.!

[@clmjohn]

I to grew up watching her very funny lady rip

[@suzukinez]

Hylda baker> legend

[@nigem6611]

I say have you been, have you been Walter!

[@davidperry7329]

R.i.P GREAT TALENT DON'T NEED BIG MONUMENTS 👏😘

[@pauljones1350]

How old was she then when she died,imagined she have nieces and nephews back then. as my great aunt had myself and other nieces nephews sad story for Hilda was hoping she had someone in this world left in her old age.sad sad sad

[@patriciafoy9853]

loved her paul like you even my mother and father loved her she was so funny nice to see where she rests

[@shaunlowthians7145]

Hylda is one of my very few hero's . I recommend everyone reads the biography of her by Jean Fergusson , if you can find it.

[@chrisshowering7357]

Unless I'm wrong I'm sure she was in for the love of Ada, I loved her doing you're the one that I want with Arthur Mullatd. May they both rest forever in eternal Peace

[@interestingplaces1]

Irene Handl

[@tombaker9341]

So sad indeed.

[@robertsouthernsouthern5524]

Loved nearest and dearest

[@tyjakkty8668]

god bless her fantastic lady

[@syrren]

Beautiful cemetery..

[@interestingplaces1]

It really is!

[@stevegregory2867]

So sad that there is no stone to mark where hilda and her family are at rest

[@interestingplaces1]

The staff at the crematorium told me on this visit there was not a stone but phoned me 2 days later the apologise because they were wrong so I will be going back soon

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

love the ducks.

[@marklonsdale1774]

Bless her she has a plaque you was in the right place but wrong plot her sisters plaque is by her side she can be found in the plot at the last exit post.

[@interestingplaces1]

Hi, in the video I was in the correct place as I have family documentation to prove this, her plaque is not far from where her ashes where placed, the crematorium phone me to apologize for telling me there was not a registered plaque in her name

[@michaeld.5699]

My you rest in peace ❤