Formby

British

/ ˈfɔːmbɪ /

noun

George . Real name George Booth . 1904–61, British comedian. He made many musical films in the 1930s, accompanying his songs on the ukulele

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The university said similar markings had been identified at sites in England including the Severn Estuary, Formby in Merseyside, and Happisburgh in Norfolk, but there was no previous record of a similar site in Scotland.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Santa's key worker was later discovered on Formby beach using thermal binoculars, while a local lifeboat quad bike team stepped in to shepherd him into some sand dunes.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Trent Thompson had last been seen at the Formby Unit in Plainview about 11:14 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Formby said he was “pretty darned concerned” about the overall trends of piñon and ponderosa pines.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2021

Well, aunt, I'm not goin' to stop in to have Margery Formby pokin' and pryin' at my things.

From North, South and over the Sea by Francis, M.E. (Mrs. Francis Blundell)

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