Laurel and Hardy
Places to Visit
Here you will find several places to visit with Laurel and Hardy connections. For many years the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston was called 'The Worlds only Laurel and Hardy Museum', well this has now changed as there are now three museums BRITAIN,USA and GERMANY. Scroll down even further for even more places to visit:
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The Laurel and Hardy Museum Harlem Georgia USA
PO Box 99 , 250 N. Louisville Street Harlem, Georgia 30814 706-556-0401 EMAIL: mailto:laurelandhardymuseum@charter.net Museum Hours Thursday - Monday 1 pm-4 pm - CLICK FOR MAP (The museum is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every major holiday.)
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THE ROMNEY HYTHE & DYMCHURCH RAILWAY
This
is the Worlds smallest public Railway. It is 14 miles long and is situated
on the Romney Marsh in Kent. It is sign posted from the
M20 Motorway . At New Romney station there
is a large model railway and cafe. What is the L&H connection? Well ,
Laurel & Hardy re-opened this line after the War in 1947. They travelled
the line pulled by a loco called DR SYN. You can still see this loco
today working this famous line. Photos of the opening are in the exhibition
at New Romney.
You can also see footage of the opening on Newsreels. A few years ago the SAGA MAGAZINE ran a feature on (the late)Peter Elkins and myself (Rob Lewis). We were pleased to hear from a Mr Tony Baker who read the magazine. Tony actually drove DR SYN the loco that pulled the 'Boys' in 1947. Tony appeared in the Movietone Newsreels and is seen in this photograph swapping hats with Oliver Hardy. The Helpmates have organised three special events on this railway in the past, so we are pleased to be able to help Roger Robinson (SAPS AT SEA TENT) organise another Laurel and Hardy Special train. Go here for even more information and THEN & NOW photographs of the event:
Laurel & Hardy Visit the R.H & D.R. Railway 1947.Plus our visit May 2002
Visiting Los Angeles ? then visit The Music Box Steps
Or see the 'Perfect Day' House
You can even see THE BIG BUSINESS HOUSE
Why not come and see us and our sales stall in person, check out when the next Movie fairs or Memorabilia shows will be held: NEXT MOVIE FAIR
Go here for all your Laurel and Hardy Collectables
VISIT: The ALL NEW 'Laurel and Hardy Catalogue'
You may also be interested in our NEW FILM & TV STORE