New exhibition of Eric Morecambe letters opens at Morecambe Library

This A3 card of a drawing of Eric Morecambe and his comedy partner Ernie Wise is part of the exhibition at Morecambe Library

A collection of personal letters belonging to Eric Morecambe and his family have gone on display at Morecambe Library.

'Bring Me Sunshine: An Eric Morecambe Exhibition' incudes letters to the comedy legend from sport broadcaster Jimmy Hill, actor Sir John Mills and writer/comedian Barry Cryer.

Also in the collection is a letter to Eric's wife Joan from his mother Sadie.

The exhibition has been put together by David Harrop, best known for Manchester Postal Museum which opened in 1988, who bid for the items at an auction earlier this year.

He runs several Facebook pages covering a wide range of topics including local history, war memorials and railways and he can now add Eric Morecambe to his list of exhibits.

The high-profile auction of Eric Morecambe's personal belongings and celebrity memorabilia took place at Burton, Staffordshire, in January.

Some of the things sold included furniture, paintings and a pair of the Morecambe and Wise star's glasses which were bought by pop star Robbie Williams for £20,000.

Lancaster Museums also successfully bid for items from the comedy legend’s personal collection.

More than 800 lots from the house Eric shared with his wife Joan and their children Gary, Gail and Steven in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, went under the hammer. Joan died in 2024, aged 97.

Many other precious items were sold for huge amounts, including a portrait of Eric by the artist Richard Stone.

Eric Morecambe was a leading figure in British comedy, boasting a lengthy career, and famed for his TV double act with Ernie Wise.

Below, the Eric Morecambe Statue in Morecambe.

In a 2002 BBC poll, he was recognised as one of the top 40 Greatest Britons, surpassing notable figures like David Beckham and Henry VIII. He derived his stage name from his hometown, Morecambe.

The exhibition at Morecambe Library is running until the middle of September and can be viewed during normal library opening hours.

Read more: Lancaster Museums win bid to display Eric Morecambe's school report and other personal items - Beyond Radio

Singer Robbie Williams pays £20,000 for iconic Eric Morecambe personal effects - Beyond Radio

Eric Morecambe's famous specs sold for £20,000 at auction of comedy legend's treasures - Beyond Radio

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