Stan Laurel
(1890-1965)

Stan Laurel. Born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston, Cumbria on 16th June 1890, the "thin one" of the world famous Hollywood comedy team of Laurel and Hardy lived at No 8 Dockwray Square between 1897-1901. He died in Santa Monica, California, on 23rd February 1965, aged 74 years

6-7 Dockwray Square, North Shields, United Kingdom where they lived

Stan Laurel was born in this house 16th June 1890

Argyle Street, Ulverston, United Kingdom where they was born near (1890)

Gainford Academy 1818-1899. Gainford Academy was founded in 1818 by the congregational minister the Rev. William Bowman. It operated from this building until 1899 when it was moved to North Terrace. In 1864 there were 80 boarders. The most famous pupil of the academy was Arthur Stanley Jefferson (Stan Laurel) of Laurel and Hardy fame. The building was later acquired by the Edleston family who gave it to the village in 1964. The building was restored for housing in 1987.

Eden Park, Gainford, United Kingdom where they attended school

Norwich Hippodrome Also known as the Grand Opera House, the Hippodrome opened in 1903 and hosted a multitude of famous acts including Laurel & Hardy and the young Archie Leach before he went on to become the more famous Cary Grant

St Giles Street, Norwich, United Kingdom where they performed

Laurel & Hardy This plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of their appearance in Southend-on-Sea in 1952

Reception area of Park Inn, Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom where they was

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy performed their legendary comedy double act here in February 1954. Norwich Hippodrome, which stood on this site until its demolition in 1966, also hosted the debut in 1916 of a 12 year old acrobat Archie Leach, later known as Cary Grant.

Entrance to St Giles Street car park, Norwich, United Kingdom where they performed

Stan Laurel 1890 - 1965 performed here

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate, G1 5HD, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they performed

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Stan Laurel was a boarder here 1902-1903 [full inscription unknown]

King James Grammar School, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom where they attended school

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Stan Laurel was born in this house 16 June 1890

3 Argyll Street, Ulverston, United Kingdom where they was born (1890)

Stan Laurel (Arthur Stanley Jefferson) of Laurel and Hardy lived in this house with his parents. He was baptised in St. Peter’s Church on 21st October 1891.

65 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom where they lived

Stan Laurel. World famous comedy genius. Started his career at The Scotia Theatre/Metropole in 1906

Scotia Bar, Stockwell Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they performed (1906)