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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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Yeats returned to England for short spells at Formby and Rhyl before retiring from playing in 1977.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

The coast at Formby is transforming particularly quickly - its famous dunes are in constant motion - rolling inland by an estimated 4m every year.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2022

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

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2021

When we reached the spot where we had left Formby he had wandered away.

From Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, by Giles, Ernest

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