What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Stan Laurel (Arthur Stanley Jefferson) of Laurel and Hardy lived in this house with his parents. He was baptised in St. Peter’s Church on 21st October 1891. Recorded plaque organisation: Bishop Auckland Civic Society.
Stan Laurel, born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, was a renowned comedian and actor best known as half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy; their slapstick humor and memorable characters significantly influenced early film comedy.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Stan LaurelMemorial · 1 yd
Church of St PeterListed building · 69 yd
Arthur Stanley Jefferson statueMonument or public art · 158 yd
80 Newgate StreetListed building · 215 yd
Bishop Auckland Cricket ClubCricket ground · 391 yd
The Walled GardenVisitor information · 762 yd
Deer shelter in Auckland Castle deer parkScheduled monument · 1178 yd
Obelisk in High ParkMonument or public art · 1.1 mi
Well headMonument · 1.1 mi
Rookery WoodForest · 1.6 mi
HecklewoodWood · 2.0 mi
Hunwick War MemorialMemorial · 2.2 mi