Eric Morecambe Statue - Visit Lancashire
With a stunning backdrop of Morecambe Bay, no trip to Morecambe is complete without seeing the larger-than-life Eric Morecambe Statue. The statue and…
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- The statue in Morecambe, unveiled by the Queen in 1999, remains a prominent tourist draw along the seafront, with continued visitor interest years after it first appeared [BBC: morecambe statue coverage].[2]
- Local reporting has highlighted that the statue is a long-standing symbol of Morecambe’s heritage and continues to attract照片 opportunities and visitors, even as the town evolves [BBC: 2024 article].[2]
- The statue’s sculptor is Graham Ibbeson, and the bronze figure depicts Morecambe in his iconic “Bring Me Sunshine” pose, overlooking Morecambe Bay; it has undergone restoration in the past after damage, with reinstallation following repairs [Wikipedia: Statue of Eric Morecambe].[1]
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