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This blue commemorative plaque records: George Formby Snr, 1875-1921, Music hall's legendary comic genius and father of George Formby Jnr was born James Booth at 26 Hodgson Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Remembered by the people of Tameside and the George Formby Society Recorded plaque organisation: Public subscription.

George Formby Snr, born James Booth, was a renowned music hall comedian in Britain at the turn of the 20th century, known for his comic genius and ukulele playing; he is also remembered as the father of George Formby Jnr, who followed in his comedic footsteps.

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