Editing Eric Morecambe (section)

==Legacy==
[[File:Eric Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 737011.jpg|thumb|[[Statue of Eric Morecambe]] in [[Morecambe]], Lancashire, England]]
* A larger-than-life [[Statue of Eric Morecambe|statue of Morecambe]], created by sculptor [[Graham Ibbeson]], was unveiled by [[Elizabeth II|the Queen]] at Morecambe in July 1999 and is surrounded by inscriptions of many of his favourite catchphrases and an exhaustive list of guest stars who appeared on the show. The statue was vandalised in October 2014, having had one of its legs sawn off. Subsequently, it was moved to London for repair and was restored on 11 December 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-30432651 |title=Eric Morecambe statue returns after attempted theft|work=BBC News|access-date=23 February 2016}}</ref> 
[[File:Eric Morecombe Statue Lea Valley Walk.jpg|thumb|Sculpture of Eric Morecambe, Upper [[Lea Valley Walk]] between Harpenden and [[Luton]], England]]
* In [[Harpenden]], Hertfordshire, where Morecambe and his family lived from the 1960s until his death, the public concert hall is named after him, with a portrait of Morecambe hanging in the foyer. Morecambe often referred to Harpenden in his comedy, with a band once appearing on the show named ''The Harpenden Hot-Shots'' and in a [[Casanova]] sketch he introduced himself as Lord Eric, Fourth Duke of Harpenden "and certain parts of [[Birkenhead]]". Morecambe was the guest of honour, and performed the opening ceremony at the 75th Anniversary Fete of St George's School, Harpenden. 
* A [[West End theatre|West End]] Show, ''[[The Play What I Wrote]]'', opened in 2001 as a tribute to the duo. Directed by [[Kenneth Branagh]], each performance featured a different guest celebrity.<ref>{{cite news |author=Sara Gaines |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/nov/06/saragaines |title=The play wot they wrote |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=6 November 2001 |access-date=27 August 2021 }}</ref> In March 2003, the show transferred to [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Charles Isherwood |url=https://variety.com/2003/legit/reviews/the-play-what-i-wrote-1200542464/ |title='The Play What I Wrote' |type=review |newspaper=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=30 March 2003 |access-date=27 August 2021 }}</ref> 
* In 2003, Morecambe's eldest son Gary released ''"Life's Not Hollywood, It's [[Cricklewood]]"'', a biography of his father from the point of view of his family, using family photos and extracts from previously unseen diaries. 
* [[Kenilworth Road]] Stadium, the home of [[Luton Town F.C.]], has a suite named after Morecambe. He was a supporter and one-time president of the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lutontown.co.uk/en/tickets-and-hospitality/hospitality/eric-morecambe-lounge|title=Eric Morecambe Lounge|website=LutonTown.co.uk|access-date=9 February 2025}}</ref>
* [[J D Wetherspoon]] opened a public house called ''The Eric Bartholomew'' in Morecambe in 2004.<ref>{{cite news |author=Nick Lakin |url=https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/uk-news/the-lancaster-district-pubs-featured-in-the-2021-good-beer-guide-as-camra-celebrates-50-years-3172020 |title=The Lancaster district pubs featured in the 2021 Good Beer guide as CAMRA celebrates 50 years |newspaper=Lancaster Guardian|date=19 March 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021 }}</ref>
* At the [[Roses Theatre]] in [[Tewkesbury]], the Eric Morecambe Room is used by local and national companies for conferences and meetings.
* There is a [[bird hide]] named after him at [[Leighton Moss RSPB reserve]], which is on Morecambe Bay, near Carnforth, Lancashire.<ref name="Gazette">{{cite news | url=http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/10014481.Eric_Morecambe_s_daughter_brings_sunshine_to_new_Leighton_Moss_bird_hide/?ref=mmsp | title=Eric Morecambe's daughter brings sunshine. | work=[[Westmorland Gazette]] | date=30 October 2012 | access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref>
* The play ''[[Morecambe (play)|Morecambe]]'' was created as a celebration of the life of Eric Morecambe. It played at the Edinburgh fringe festival in 2009 and subsequently transferred to London's [[West End theatre|West End]] before embarking on a UK tour in 2010.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}
* In February 2016 Morecambe's 1968 [[Jensen Interceptor]], which he had bought for £4,500, was offered for sale at £150,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-35630972 |title=Eric Morecambe's Jensen Interceptor for sale at £150,000|publisher=BBC News|access-date=23 February 2016}}</ref>
* In November 2024 it was announced that a collection of Morecambe's memorabilia and personal items, from his former home, Brachefield in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, would be sold, following the death in March of his widow, Joan. The collection includes telegrams from [[Prince Philip]] and letters from [[Margaret Thatcher]] and fellow comics [[Ronnie Barker]] and [[Tommy Cooper]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7ge4lj7e5o | title=Eric Morecambe's never-before-seen treasures going up for auction | date=18 November 2024 }}</ref> At the auction, on 9 February 2025, Morecambe's distinctive imitation tortoiseshell [[Metzler]] spectacles and pipe were bought by long-time fan [[Robbie Williams]] for £20,000, much more than their £2,000 to £4,000 estimate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp82lg6vjn1o|title=Robbie Williams paid £20,000 for Eric Morecambe's glasses|date=9 February 2025|website=BBC News}}</ref>