Who took his stage name from his hometown, Eric Morecambe or Ernie Wise?
Eric Morecambe John Eric Bartholomew, OBE (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the award-winning double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death in 1984. Morecambe took his stage name from his home town, the seaside resort of Morecambe.
Fred Bedford Fred Bedford (25 June 1902 – 18 January 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside right for Lancaster Town, Tranmere Rovers and Morecambe. He also played for Bradford City, signing for them in October 1928 from Morecambe; he returned to Morecambe in August 1929. He scored 8 goals in 9 appearances in the Football League for Bradford City.