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TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire, 1958. Artist
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TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire, 1958. Artist
TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire, 1958. For a promotion for Morphy Richards, who were based in Swinton, South Yorkshire, TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris was chosen to present the prize for a Bride of the year competition. This took place at the Don and Dearne TV company in nearby Goldthorpe. In this photograph, the winning couple are seen leaving the church. Five foot tall Willie started his recording career as Wee Jock but changed this after being discovered at the famous 21 Club in London. He was known for his bright clothes and in his younger years had a shock of red hair which he frequently dyed pink. He shot to fame with his rendition of Wild One and was often billed as the British Jerry Lee Lewis
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1950s Barnsley Brand Celebrity Competition Contest Entertainer Fifties Goldthorpe Married Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Pop Music Pop Star Popular Music Rock And Roll South Yorkshire Television Personality Walters Wedding Dress Harris
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the vibrant era of the 1950s as TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire. The year is 1958, and Wee Willie has been chosen by Morphy Richards, a brand based in Swinton, South Yorkshire, for a promotional event. He presents the prize for a Bride of the Year competition at the Don and Dearne TV company in nearby Goldthorpe. The photograph captures the winning couple leaving the church after their joyous wedding ceremony. Wee Willie Harris stands tall at five feet with his signature bright clothes that perfectly complement his shock of red hair, which he often dyed pink during his younger years. Known for his rendition of "Wild One" he quickly rose to fame and was frequently billed as the British Jerry Lee Lewis. This image not only showcases an iconic entertainer but also provides us with a glimpse into British culture during this time period. It reflects both the excitement surrounding popular music and television personalities while highlighting traditional values such as marriage and community celebrations. Captured by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this monochrome snapshot immortalizes an unforgettable moment in history when music, entertainment, love, and industry converged in South Yorkshire's charming townships.
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