George Formby's banjo ukulele has an 8in maple rim and flange resonator, 16 tension hooks, and 15 frets with mother-of-pearl dot position markers A banjo ukulele owned by popular 1930s and 40s ...

According to Ukulele magazine, George wouldn’t have fallen in love with the ukulele without George Formby, who popularized the instrument in England in the 1920s. At one point, Formby was the ...

Two ukuleles used by George Formby have fetched almost £24,000 at auction after being kept out of view for years. The Lancashire comedian was known for performing with his "little ukulele" and made ...

Two young ukulele players will be hoping for the royal seal of approval when they show off their talents for the Queen. James Bassett - who is well-known in the borough for his talents with the ...

WHEN you’re cleaning windows, have you ever decided you want to play the ukulele like George Formby, or even better? If so, the ideal workshop is coming to Worcester, and no musical experience will be ...

George Johnson, who was the 29th member of the George Formby Appreciation Society, collected memorabilia from the 1930s to the 1990s. His collection features records, videos, cassettes and magazines – ...

Whoo-hoo! Hurrah for another pluckin’ music craze! And this one has gone global. From Bondai Beach to Bognor, Mississippi to Margate, the humble, once derided ukulele (don’t mention George Formby) is ...

The two ukuleles used by famous musician George Formby sold for a combined total of £23,907 at Hanson's Auctioneers. George Formby was an English singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a ...

Q: Why did you decide to make a show about Formby? A: I have been a fan of George Formby since my childhood when George’s films were shown on mornings during the school holidays. I have also spent ...

The Lancashire comedian, who died in 1961, was famous for hits like When I'm Cleaning Windows He was known for performing with his "little ukulele" and now two instruments made famous by George Formby ...