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In Pictures: Liverpool says tatty-bye to Sir Ken Dodd

Tickling sticks were among the tributes for the comedian who was born and died in the city and whose career spanned seven decades.

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Sir Ken Dodd’s funeral has taken place in Liverpool, the city he lived in all his life.

The hearse carrying the comedian made its journey from his Knotty Ash home to the city’s Anglican Cathedral where he was a worshipper.

Thousands including fellow comedians turn out to witness the last journey of the man whose shows would famously go on until the early hours.

Tickling sticks are placed outside the home of Sir Ken Dodd in Knotty Ash (Aaron Chown/PA)
Tickling sticks are placed outside the home of Sir Ken in Knotty Ash (Aaron Chown/PA)
Sir Ken Dodd’s wife Lady Anne and nephew John Lewis arrive ahead of the funeral (Peter Byrne/PA)
Sir Ken’s wife Lady Anne and nephew John Lewis arrive ahead of the service (Peter Byrne/PA)
A fan of Sir Ken Dodd holds up a tribute (Peter Byrne/PA)
A fan of the veteran comedian with a tribute (Peter Byrne/PA)
The Order of Service (Peter Byrne/PA)
The Order of Service (Peter Byrne/PA)
Sir Ken Dodd’s coffin is carried out of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (Peter Byrne/PA)
Sir Ken Dodd’s coffin is carried out of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (Peter Byrne/PA)
Ricky Tomlinson was among the mourners (Peter Byrne/PA)
Ricky Tomlinson was among those paying their respects (Peter Byrne/PA)
Children dressed as Diddymen follow Sir Ken Dodd’s coffin (Aaron Chown/PA)
Children dressed as Diddymen follow Sir Ken Dodd’s coffin (Aaron Chown/PA)
Floral tributes outside the comedian's home (Aaron Chown/PA)
Floral tributes outside the comedian’s home (Aaron Chown/PA)
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