Eric Morecambe; Ernie Wise

Sittersback to top

• Eric Morecambe (Eric Bartholomew) (1926-1984), Comedian. Sitter in 6 portraits.
• Ernie Wise (Ernest Wiseman) (1925-1999), Comedian. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Bob Collins (1924-2002), Photographer. Artist of 193 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Both comics were keen photographers but Collins considered Morecambe the more committed of the pair. He was President of the Harpenden Cine Society and carried a Canon C8 Cine camera and a 35mm Practica IV with him on trips.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Shooting Stars: Photographs by Bob Collins (17 September 2012 - 21 April 2013)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Eyeglasses and spectacles
• Science, appliance and technology