Ken Dodd OBE
(1927-present)
Commemorated on 3 plaques
Tameside Hippodrome 1904-2004 Celebrating one hundred years of entertainment Unveiled by Mr. Ken Dodd on 30th october 2004
40 Oldham Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, United Kingdom where they was
Harrogate Theatre. Opened on 13 January 1900 as the Grand Opera House, designed by F.A. Tugwell, with a fine foyer frieze by Frances Darlington added later, the building was refurbished in the mid 1970s and 2007-9 and is home to theatrical activities that have flourished in Harrogate since the 1760s. Performers who have appeared here include Sarah Bernhardt, Mrs Patrick Campbell, Charlie Chaplin, Sonia Dresdel, Trevor Howard, George Robey, Ellen Terry, Arnold Ridley, Fats Waller, Ken Dodd, Martin Shaw, Ben Kingsley and Eddie Izzard. Home of the White Rose Players 1933-1955.
Oxford Street, Harrogate, United Kingdom where they performed
"Chance Meeting" These sculptures were inspired by two legendary Liverpudlians. Ken Dodd O.B.E. One of Liverpool's greatest entertainers, bringing laughter and joy to millions for more than 50 years. Bessie Braddock MP. 1899 - 1970. Labour MP for Liverpool Exchange for over 24 years. She campaigned tirelessly to improve the conditions for her constituents. Awarded the Freedom of the City in 1970. Unveiled by Ken Dodd in June 2009. Sculptor Tom Murphy
Liverpool Lime Street Station, Liverpool, United Kingdom where they unveiled (2009)