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The 60th anniversary of Stan Laurel's death

  • Laurel Park, Dockwray Square in North Shields (map)
17 people standing in front of Stan Laurel's statue in Laurel park in North Shields, some are wearing red fez hats and bowler hats, it is a sunny day, leaves on the trees and people in T shirts, Laurel and Hardy have been photoshopped in on the right

A gathering of Laurel and Hardy aficionados hosted by the local chapter, the Beau Chumps tent, to celebrate the life of Stan Laurel, chat, share stories and take pictures on a special and poignant day.

Sunday 23rd February will mark the 60th anniversary of the day Stan Laurel died, and to commemorate this a contingent of members of the Laurel and Hardy appreciation society - The Sons of the Desert - will be gathering at Stan's statue. His family lived in the North-East from around 1890-1905 and in North Shields from 1895-1905. Our guest on the day will be Stan's great nephew, Keith Woods from Blyth.

Cost: Free

Booking information: Just turn up on the day

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Email: beauchumpssunderland@gmail.com

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A black and white photo showing crowds of people in 1920s or 1930s clothing thronging the door of Stan Laurel's former home in Dockwray Square in North Shields
Stan Laurel's statue in Laurel Park, he is scratching his head and holding his bowler hat
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