David Whitfield statue unveiled at Hull New Theatre
Hundreds of David Whitfield fans gathered outside Hull New Theatre today to watch the unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue in his memory.
Mr Whitfield's widow Sheila did the honours in Kingston Square this afternoon.
The Hull-born singer, who died in 1980, enjoyed a string of hit singles in the 1950s.
Celebrations will continue this evening with a tribute concert - Hull Salutes David Whitfield - starring Martin Jackson.
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Mr Jackson will perform classics including Rags To Riches and Cara Mia, at the theatre from 8pm.
Comments
by Mickey_Luv2
Monday, September 03 2012, 7:24AM
“@harryoffdock2
I think Hull really should erect something in Poppy Morgans honour”
by harryoffdock2
Monday, September 03 2012, 1:23AM
“What's the tumbleweed memorial?
Mickey_Luv2
I know a bloke that used to live next door to Poppy Morgan, she was quite keen on doing live shows also ;)”
by charleswelton
Sunday, September 02 2012, 1:17PM
“I absolutely love it, it's a lot nicer than that proposed tumbleweed memorial”
by Mickey_Luv2
Sunday, September 02 2012, 11:20AM
“@harryoffdock2
"Dobby" from peep show. She also does a lot of live stuff, think of Victoria Wood when she was still funny”
by Koala1960
Sunday, September 02 2012, 12:12AM
“He's done well to get that. Look what Ronno is remembered by.”
by harryoffdock2
Saturday, September 01 2012, 11:05PM
“Mickeyluv2,
I'll admit to knowing who two of those people are ;)
Who's Isy Suttie?”
by harryoffdock2
Saturday, September 01 2012, 11:02PM
“I think they should put a statue of Lard Prescott opposite Mr Chu's , he's performed there on many occasions doing his " watch all this food on the table in front of me disappear trick" and the statue could have a second use as a health warning, " eat here to much, and look like this".
I'll start the ball rolling with ten quid towards it.”
by PurpleParrot
Saturday, September 01 2012, 10:40PM
“I thought there was a statue of Ferens on Holderness road or am I thinking of James Reckitt? PeeScooper
No PeeScooper there is NOT a statue of TR Ferens on Holderness Road nor of James Reckitt. The statue at the end of Village Road is of James Stuart and was erected and paid for by his friend and colleague Thomas Ferens”
by Mickey_Luv2
Saturday, September 01 2012, 10:07PM
“@David_Nivea
I wouldnt expect everyone from Hull to know who Isy Suttie or Reece Shearsmith are. Oh and not forgetting Poppy Morgan”
by LordChez
Saturday, September 01 2012, 3:05PM
“The other article, on this famous Hull singer, states in the headline that the statue is musical. So at least for the younger generation, who have not heard of him, they will be able to listen to his music being emitted from the statue.”