Memorials & monuments · North West England
George Formby OBE (1904-1961)
In or near Singleton.
George Formby OBE (1904-1961) — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ansdell and Fairhaven · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
George Formby OBE (1904-1961) is a memorial located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ribble Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: RIBBLE ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The George Formby OBE memorial is located in North-West England. It commemorates the entertainer known for his work in film and music during the early to mid-20th century. The memorial serves as a tribute to his contributions to British entertainment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7408, -3.0151
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Fylde
- Parish
- Saint Anne's on the Sea
- Postcode
- FY8 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fylde
- Nearest railway station
- Ansdell and Fairhaven — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/13124614361 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George Formby OBE (1904-1961)?
- George Formby OBE (1904-1961) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY8 1DN), in the parish of Saint Anne's on the Sea.
- What is George Formby OBE (1904-1961)?
- George Formby OBE (1904-1961) — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to George Formby OBE (1904-1961)?
- The nearest railway station is Ansdell and Fairhaven, about 1.4 km away. The nearest town is Singleton. Drivers can use postcode FY8 1DN.
- Is George Formby OBE (1904-1961) a protected site?
- Yes — George Formby OBE (1904-1961) is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the RIBBLE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- Is George Formby OBE (1904-1961) free to visit?
- Yes, George Formby OBE (1904-1961) is free to enter.
- How do I get to George Formby OBE (1904-1961)?
- The nearest railway station is Ansdell and Fairhaven, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY8 1DN.