Ulverston
The small market town of Ulverston is almost untouched by time. Stan was born here, and I think if he was able to return today, he would not be lost. Most of the town's streets are lined with small shops, rather than huge hypermarkets. The town square has changed little in a century. A lot of views familiar to Stan can still be seen here.
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Whether you make the museum your first or last stop off during your visit to Ulverston, you will not be disappointed. The museum is packed to the rafters with pictures, memorabilia, items which Stan and Ollie actually owned and even a small cinema, showing films all day.
You can find out more about the museum's opening times and admission fees by clicking on this link to the museum's website :
Coronation Hall
This is the town hall. It hosts all manner of exhibitions as well. During 1947, Stan took Ollie and their wives back to the town where he was born, and the Boys appeared on the balcony at the Hall. In 1990, during Stan's 100th birthday celebrations, hundreds of Sons of the Desert gathered here for speeches given by such luminaries as the Late Bill Cubin, curator of the museum and Nancy Wardell, Stan's second cousin.
3 Argyle Street
In this little house, formerly known as Foundry Cottages, a genius was born, and lived his first years. Arthur Stanley Jefferson lived here firstly with his parents, and then when they moved away through work, Stan stayed here with his Aunt. It is rumoured he spent many hours playing in his back yard here. Was his young imagination training itself for later life, and the ideas he used, continuing to entertain us today?
The Stan Laurel Pub
You are assured of a warm welcome at the Stan Laurel pub. The pub has memorabilia and photographs in the bar.
You can read more about the addresses and locations on this website on my sister website :
Laurel and Hardy Museum, Ulverston
Laurel and Hardy's Laughing Gravy Pages!
