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Morecambe

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/ ˈmɔːkəm /

noun

  1. MorecambeEric19261984MBritishTHEATRE: comedianTHEATRE: actor Eric, real name John Eric Bartholomew. 1926–84, British comedian and actor, noted esp for his comedy partnership (from 1941) with Ernie Wise (real name Ernest Wiseman, 1925–99)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Morecambe

2

/ ˈmɔːkəm /

noun

  1. a port and resort in NW England, in NW Lancashire on Morecambe Bay (an inlet of the Irish Sea). Pop (with Heysham): 49 569 (2001)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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A lifetime of showbiz memorabilia and personal items from Eric Morecambe's former home, Brachefield in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will go up for sale after his widow, Joan, died aged 97, in March.

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Morecambe's collection includes telegrams from the late Prince Philip and letters from Margaret Thatcher and fellow comics Ronnie Barker and Tommy Cooper.

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More than 40 years after Morecambe died of a heart attack, Hansons Auctioneers in Derbyshire will offer his belongings via 700 lots in January.

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Hansons sale manager Victoria Sheppard said entering Brachefield after Mrs Morecambe died was like entering a "shrine" to Eric and was "truly magical".

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Morecambe's three children, Gail, Gary and Steven will give fans of the comedy star the opportunity to own some of his belongings.

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