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George Formby entertainer Colin Bourdiec

9 brilliant pictures of fans at Blackpool's George Formby Convention remembering a musical icon

Fans descended on Blackpool at the weekend to remember a musical icon.

The George Formby Convention took place at the Imperial Hotel for concerts, workshops and film screenings.

The ukele playing, cheeky song-writing musician and screen star died 65 years ago and it is safe to say that Blackpool was his spiritual home.

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