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Formby

British  
/ ˈfɔːmbɪ /

noun

  1. 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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Fleetwood grew up playing at nearby Formby Hall and occasionally scampered over the Royal Birkdale fence to get on to the course which he dreamed of playing.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

They went to the beach at Formby, which was packed due to the hot weather on Bank Holiday Monday.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

However, an inquest heard there was no evidence the delays contributed to the death of Chiedza Nyanjowa after she got into difficulties on Formby Beach, Merseyside, on 25 May.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Sam Dudley died while jogging in Formby, Merseyside, on 24 August.

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026

Nicholls rode a strong young grey horse called Formby; he also had proved himself to my satisfaction to be a good one.

From Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, by Ernest Giles

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