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The birthplace of Stan Laurel (the comedy legend of Laurel and Hardy), the Lantern Festival (one of Britain's finest community lantern processions), the Hoad Monument, and a Cumbrian market town of great character
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Stan Laurel — half of Laurel and Hardy, the greatest comedy double act in cinema history — was born in Ulverston in 1890. The Hoad Monument (a replica of the Eddystone Lighthouse) dominates the skyline. The Ulverston Lantern Festival, held in September, is one of England's most extraordinary community arts events.
The Stan Laurel Museum is charming. The Hoad Monument walk gives panoramic Lakeland and Morecambe Bay views. The Ulverston Lantern Festival in September is genuinely beautiful. The market town centre for independent food.
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Ulverston is a place in Cumbria known for the birthplace of Stan Laurel (the comedy legend of Laurel and Hardy), the Lantern Festival (one of Britain's finest community lantern processions), the Hoad Monument, and a Cumbrian market town of great character. Stan Laurel — half of Laurel and Hardy, the greatest comedy double act in cinema history — was born in Ulverston in 1890. The population is around 11,500.
Ulverston has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. One of Cumbria's finest small-town food scenes. Local Cumbrian produce throughout.
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