This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. His sister Dolly was one-time pit pianist at the Picture House in town.įollowing a short and undistinguished career in acting, Olga retired from the stage and the two lived together for a while, before marrying in Grantham in 1937 and becoming licensees of The Plough Inn, in West Street, Barkston, a popular wartime haunt for American airmen and soldiers from around Barkston Heath airfield.īill and Olga were strict disciplinarians and when `time` was called you didn’t argue. Stan first came to town on his own in 1927, when he stayed at the George Hotel, before going to see Olga on stage at the Theatre Royal.īill was the son of William H Healey, musician and music teacher, of 12 Welham Street, Grantham. Bill, played cello and banjo in the theatre orchestra. While working at Grantham’s Theatre Royal, in George Street, Olga met local musician William Henry (Bill) Healey. Olga Healey was the sister of legendary comic actor Stan Laurel.ĭaughter of Arthur Jefferson and his first wife Margaret Jefferson she continue the family tradition on the musical hall.
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