George Formby (1904–1961)
George Formby (1904–1961)
George Formby (1904–1961)
George Formby (1904–1961)
George Formby (1904–1961)
George Formby (1904–1961)
George Formby (1904–1961)

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George Formby was born in Wigan. Famous for playing the ukulele, he entertained an estimated three million allied servicemen and women during the Second World War throughout Europe and the Middle East. During his career he made 22 films and over 350 records.
Title

George Formby (1904–1961)

Date

2007

Medium

bronze

Accession number

WN1_ML_S033

Acquisition method

commissioned by Modus Properties, and the George Formby Society, with corporate and council funding

Work type

Statue

Owner

Modus Properties

Custodian

Modus Properties

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

7th September 2007

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

shopping centre opening times

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Crompton Street, Wigan

WN1 1BH

Located inside Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, adjacent to the customer service desk.