Eric Morecambe was part of one of the most successful comedic duos of all time: Morecambe & Wise. Born in May 1926 with the birth name of John Eric Bartholomew, he chose to use the stage name Eric Morecambe, which was the name of his hometown. The statue, a life-sized dedication to one of the greatest comics of all time, overlooks Morecambe Bay and was unveiled by non-other than the Queen of England in July 1999. The stance portrayed by the statue is Morecambe’s characteristic “Bring Me Sunshine” pose, complete…
