AJ Marriot

Laurel and Hardy are one of the greatest comedy double-acts the silver screen has ever witnessed, so it may come as a surprise that Stan and Ollie were regular visitors to Grantham. They also visited Barkston and Bottesford, spending time with relatives and bemusing locals with their presence.

Just how these two major Hollywood stars came to be in Grantham is told in detail by AJ Marriot – author of‘ Laurel & Hardy – The British Tours,’ the definite book on Laurel & Hardy’s variety tours. Illustrated with scores of rare photos and news footage of Laurel and Hardy in Britain.