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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North West England

George Formby OBE (1904-1961)

In or near Singleton.

Free admission

George Formby OBE (1904-1961) — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Dunes, Lytham St Anne's - geograph.org.uk - 3380227

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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 england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

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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 Fairhaven1.4 km

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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 england-north-west, 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. 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.