John Eric Bartholomew - Morecambe, Lancashire - Childhood Homes on Waymarking.com

Eric started his career as an entertainer under his birth name of Bartholomew. It is not known when he took his home town's name, Morecambe, as his stage name. His theatrical partner also had a stage name of Ernie Wise, born Ernest Wiseman.

Eric's parents, George and Sadie, lived in 48 Buxton Street when their only child was born. Most births were home deliveries at that time, but 48's roof leaked and his aunt's house at 42 was deemed a better house in which to be born. They soon moved to a bigger house on Christie Avenue, where there is a yellow plaque on the house.

His birth place at 42 Buxton Street did have a similar yellow plaque but after repainting the plaque currently is not outside on display according to the guide Peter wade, who remembers seeing the yellow plaque before the house was decorated. Buxton Street N 54 04.111 W 02 51.325

Eric attended the school behind his Christie Avenue home. Not a brilliant scholar. His mother paid for private lessons in dancing, singing and musical instruments. Eric was an accomplished musician, dancer and entertainer. He appeared on many stages before leaving school in variety shows and contests. As his father had many brothers and sisters, much of the audience could have been Bartholomews to support Eric. Many of Eric's early venues still exist but are now used differently.

When his headmaster was asked by Eric's mother whether private school tuition might help Eric, he suggested this would be a waste of good money. Eric described his time at school as 7 years of purgatory.

Eric died from a heart attack and his ashes are scattered in St Nicholas Churchyard, Harpenden. (visit link)

The town of Morecambe celebrates the famous son in many ways.
A metal statue on the promenade (visit link) , a cafe called Erics, a pub called the Eric Bartholomew (visit link) and a paved area in front of the statue listing some of his familiar catch phrases.

Name of Famous Person: Eric Morecambe Physical Address: 43 Christie Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 5UN What is this person famous for?: very popular entertainer on stage and TV and radio as part of a double act. Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link] Additional Website verifying Site legitimacy: [Web Link] Personal Experience: Visited sites relevant to Eric whilst on a guided walk with Peter Wade. Buxton Street and Christie Avenue were social housing terraces. No further comment. Other information about area: Catch a Peter Wade tour of Eric's Morecambe. The town of Morecambe celebrates the famous son in many ways. A metal statue on the promenade http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMCTDH , a cafe called Erics, a pub called the Eric Bartholomew http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMCTD3 and a paved area in front of the statue listing some of his familiar catch phrases.

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