Eric Morecambe who died in 1984 remains a household name for his comic partnership with Ernie Wise.
Crowds lined the promenade and streets of Morecambe waving flags to welcome the Queen and Prince Philip as they arrived.
Prince Philip died today at the age of 99.
1. Eric statue visit
Crowds in Morecambe line the promenade to welcome The Queen and Prince Philip who were unveiling the Eric Morecambe statue in 1999.
2. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip are greeted at the unveiling of the Eric Morecambe statue in 1999.
3. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip in Morecambe at the unveiling of the Eric Morecambe statue in 1999.
4. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip are greeted by dignitaries at the unveiling of the Eric Morecambe statue in 1999.
5. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip in Morecambe in 1999 to unveil the Eric Morecambe statue.
6. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip came to Morecambe in 1999 to unveil the Eric Morecambe statue.