by LOOKALIKES MAGIC » Jul 22nd, '08, 09:22
Hi Gary
That was a very old school. Lots of history in Bishop Auckland.
Stan Laurel was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson on June 16, 1890 at 3 Argyle Street, Ulverston, in the historic county of Cumbria, England at his grandparents' house.
His parents, Arthur and Madge (Margaret) Jefferson, were both active in the theatre and Stan's home life in Bishop Auckland, County Durham was a happy one.
In his early years, he spent much time living with his grandmother Sarah Metcalfe. He attended school at the King James I Grammar School, Bishop Auckland and The King's School, Tynemouth.
His father managed a number of different theatres - one of which being the long demolished Eden Theatre in Bishop Auckland.
Stan was baptised at St Peter's Church and educated at King James I Grammar School
Gary - Stan