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FRANK RANDLE'S BLUE PLAQUE UNVEILING - BLACKPOOL NORTH PIER - SATURDAY 7TH JULY 2007

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777 was the name given to the Blue Plaque unveiling festivities held to mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of this legendary comedian. Frank's blue plaque is now firmly situated on the North Pier exactly opposite the entrance to the Carousel Bar - perfect burppp!

above Trevor Hoyle and Cuthbert - below Jackie Herrick performs the unveiling

Thanks +++ to Tony2 for the photo above and the following 4 xxx

Mike Blakeley, Jackie Herrick and Cuthbert

Wonderful to meet Alison and Paul, children of Des McCormack, Cuthbert Club stalwart supporter (photo end of this page), who sadly passed away on 20 June 2007

Jackie Herrick and Cuthbert

Cuthbert and Steve King

Cyril Critchlow and Cuthbert

Mrs Cuthbert playing shop

Frank Randle's shorts were shown on screen courtesy of the North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University - Much appreciated!

 

Albert Gallagher brought the sunshine and this cartoon!

Roy Hudd's page in YOURS magazine issue 014/3-16 July

Cuthbert holding the Cuthbert Club's Blue Blaque at Cuthbert Towers in Manchester before its journey to its home at the North Pier in Blackpool

- LONG LIVE FRANK RANDLE! -

Thanks to ALL at the CUTHBERT CLUB and especially -

Aidan O'Rourke - Chorley Film Society

Des McCormack - Lord and Lady Walker - Mike Blakeley

Odeon Entertainment - Philip and David Williams - Tony Turner

Tony Sheldon - Trevor Hoyle

Frank tops the bill at the North Pier Blackpool 1938

 

FRANK RANDLE BLUE PLAQUE DAY - 777

Des McCormack remembered - RIP

Last update: 28.10.2007