Morecambe Bay By Joel Newman and Emily Walker
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orecambe Bay is a stunning place with many incredible landmarks on offer, here is Morecambe Bay through the eyes of local photography student Amy Churchhouse.
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Eric Morecambe Statue The bronze statue of Eric Morecambe stands centrally along the promenade in Morecambe Bay, in tribute to one of Morecambe Bay’s true stars. The sculpture stands six and a half feet tall so is slightly larger than a true life representation and depicts his renowned Bring Me Sunshine pose. The ground surrounding the figure displays an array of Eric Morecambe’s famous quotes such as “All of life is based on timing” and these
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inscriptions are accompanied by the name of the guests on the Morecambe and Wise show. This attraction draws the attention of many as they queue to have their photo taken alongside the legendary Eric Morecambe. The picture here taken by Amy illustrates the silhouette of the iconic pose that the artist was determined to recreate when they composed the statue and is backed by the picturesque backdrop of the Lake District. www.lancmag.com
