IT seems that George Formby's magic is still touching the hearts and minds of Warrington residents.
Last week, the Warrington Guardian ran a feature on George's contribution to the town, and this week we have been contacted by more readers.
Many just called to thank us for bringing back a lot of happy memories. But one reader rang to tell us of his experiences working as a driver for the Baileys.
Maurice Davies, aged 60, who lives in Newton, said: "I used to work for Fred and Jessie Bailey and reading the Warrington Guardian last week brought something back to mind of when I met George Formby.
"I was a really big fan of George. One day I was unloading the wagon and there was someone leaning on the wagon. I turned to the man and told him to move so I could get my lunch."
The man was George Formby.
"The next thing I knew, Fred called me into the office," continued Maurice. "He asked me if I wanted to meet my hero, George Formby.
"It was my best day of working there. Fred used to say George Formby was his best mate but I never really believed him until that day."
The Warrington Guardian is still pushing to get a statue erected in George's honour on Brian Bevan Island.
Getting planning permission to put the statue on the island would not cause too many problems, as there has already been a statue there.
'Move, George, I want my lunch!'
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