Fake Fans, Fine Flubs and Ferrets —Cagle

There’s a statue of Laurel in Bishop Auckland’s town square, touting the fact that he had lived there during his youth. Despite being baptized at St. Peter’s Church and schooled at King James Grammar, both in Bishop Auckland, Laurel was indeed born in Ulverston, Cumbria. Oops.

The urban legend will be perpetuated for a while longer, unfortunately. The tourism office will not be going back to press due to funding restrictions, according to the Telegraph. Perhaps Durham didn’t want to waste the brochures because they were printed on hardy stock. (Insert rim shot.)