A very pleasant day in Rodhdale talking all things Gracie Firelds with Kimberly Wyatt, Serhat Ahmet and the crew of ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.’

Our Gracie Fields tour of Rochdale with Kimberly Wyatt seems to be airing next week. ‘Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip’ - Thursday 29th December, 6:30pm on BBC2. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… Seb. L. talking to Kimberly Wyatt about Gracie Fields on #CelebrityAntiquesRoadTrip. The Gracie section starts at about 34:30.

125 years ago today ‘Our Gracie’ was born.

An interesting use of early photoshop techniques on the South African issue of this LP! #GracieFields

On this date in 1941, Gracie Fields, “the empire's most celebrated comedienne," was the highlight of a concert which took place at Tacoma's Temple Theatre. The event, presented by British-American War Relief Association, was a benefit for children in "Britain's Bombed Areas."

Here’s a mystery photo we know nothing about - for any sleuths out there… It’s probably late 1950s - early 1960s and the only 3 people we can identify are Gracie, Boris and Lilian Aza on the right end of the front row. Absolutely no idea about anything else. Film? TV? Help!

🐣 Happy Easter!

#OTD in 1937 - First television appearance of #GracieFields in "Starlight" from Alexandra Palace. Gracie also appeared on Baird 30-line television on 31/03/1930 & 7/10/32. @jamie_medhurst Kaleidoscope Illuminations @transdiffusion BBC Archive OfficialGracieFields Clarice Cliff

On this day in 1978, 45 years ago, Gracie Fields opened the theatre named after her in Rochdale. After a star-studfed concert, with Sandy Powell, Ben Warriss and Larry Grayson, Gracie took to the stage and whipped through all her old favourites in a special 30 minute set.

44 years ago today, Our Gracie Fields died on the Isle of Capri

I’ve found myself in Rochdale for two separate reasons this week - and both times have taken me directly in Gracie’s footsteps. (I know that’s not necessarily TOO hard in Rochdale but even so, to photo match things up is always nice!)

🎄🎄🎄 Written and recorded especially for Christmas 2023, Sir Tommy Steele’s festive tinsel-tale ‘The Magic of Christmas’ is available exclusively to listen online until December 27th. Merry Christmas! youtu.be/11LkngtSQ4M?si…

Remembering ‘Our Gracie’ on her birthday. #GracieFields

Very sad to report that our good friend and Gracie’s, John Taylor, passed away this afternoon after a short illness. John first met her in 1947 and over the next 32 years, he shared a very close and priveliged friendship with her. Thanks for the memories and friendship, John.

Gracie Fields getting a mention by George Galloway in the House of Commons today.

A little article I put together about Gracie Fields’ resturn visits to her native Rochdale for the latest edition of ‘Rochdale Style Magazine.’ Available in print around Rochdale and online here: issuu.com/stylemagazine/… #Rochdale #GracieFields #Magazine #Style

Visited ‘Our Gracie’ in Capri today. #GracieFields

Remembering ‘Our Gracie’ today on the 45th anniversary of her death. #GracieFields #OurGracie

It’s 46 years ago today since Our Gracie Fields died. Here are two lovely recently uncovered shots of her - one relaxing in Capri in 1930 on her first trip to the island and another in the 1950s performing on stage at the London Palladium.