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Arthur Towle/Lucan/Old Mother Riley

Arthur Towle, (born Sibsey 1885) who became the actor Arthur Lucan, lived in a house in an alley called Woodyard near Craythorne Lane until he left Boston around 1901. His career began when he was about ten, sweeping up and selling programmes at Shodfriars Hall. Can any one please tell me where 'Woodyard' was. Also where was the Peacock and Royal Hotel? Any other reminiscences of the Towles, or life in the 1890s very welcome. Please write to Robert at rvk2@le.ac.uk

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A memory of Boston in Lincolnshire shared on Saturday, 1st October 2011.

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RE: RE: Arthur Towle/Lucan/Old Mother Riley

The Peacock & Royal was where Boots now is....my father helped demolish it and the Red Lion....where the Woolworths store was built.

Comment from Boston Observer on Tuesday, 4th October 2011.

RE: RE: Arthur Towle/Lucan/Old Mother Riley

Woodyyard yard was at the bottom of Sibsy Lane. If you go into Goodbarns Yard pub, you will see an old map of Boston. The pub is in Wormgate near the Stump. Regards Bob

Comment from Bob Marriott on Thursday, 15th March 2012.

RE: RE: Arthur Towle/Lucan/Old Mother Riley

Thanks to all for public and private messages re Arthur Towle/Lucan/0ld Mother Riley! I've received some very helpful pieces of unusual info/memories, even after all these years! Anybody remember anything else, however small or even silly it may seem, please do get in touch! Special thanks to Bob Marriot! Best wishes to all, Robert Kenny

Comment from Robert Kenny on Thursday, 15th March 2012.

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