Charlie Chaplin with his wife Oona in the village of Hovingham
HE travelled the world as a film star and stage entertainer, becoming one of the greatest theatrical names of his generation.
But why did Charlie Chaplin visit the village of Hovingham?
This picture of the famous star of the silent screen and beyond, with his wife Oona, was taken by Gazette & Herald reporter David Jeffels more than 40 years ago, after he had been given a tip that they were staying at Hovingham’s Worsley Arms.
Do any of our readers remember the visit? Or has anyone any information about what brought this Hollywood royalty to Ryedale?
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