George Formby Society
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George Formby Society
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The George Formby Society was created after the death of British vaudeville entertainer George Formby in 1961. A small group of his fans, brought together by an ad in The Stage placed by Londoner George Wilson, met together in the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool to form the George Formby Society.
The first meeting drew a lot of attention and many celebrities of the day were there, including Arthur Askey. Three conventions are held in Blackpool each year. Members are not required to have any musical
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Formby_Society
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2013-06-20T19:41:15Z
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2024-09-03T09:13:39Z
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