Laurel and Hardy statues receive winter cleaning in Ulverston

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Statues of Laurel and Hardy in Ulverston have been cleaned for the second time this year.

The Laurel and Hardy statues in Ulverston have been cleaned for the second time this year as part of regular maintenance ahead of winter. The statues are shampooed and dried before a specialist cleaner applies special wax that is heated to create a protective seal. This process helps protect the figures through the winter months.

Ulverston Town Council thanked Shane, the specialist cleaner, for caring for the much-loved statues. The figures commemorate Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the classical Hollywood era comedy team. Laurel was born in Ulverston.

Laurel and Hardy statues receive winter cleaning in Ulverston — Image: NW Evening Mail

Comments (0)

How it is being reported

Another fine clean: Laurel and Hardy statues scrub up for winterA pair of iconic statues are getting their second clean of the year.NW Evening Mail · 14 Oct, 15:00
Another fine clean: Laurel and Hardy statues scrub up for winterA pair of iconic statues are getting their second clean of the year.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Laurel and Hardy · Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Ulverston · Ulverston Town Council

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem