Joe Wallace lived in Denton Holme, Carlisle, and was a very popular comedian, actor and singer until his death in 1986.
He was a principal member of The Carlisle Choral Society and a true professional on the stage, always giving a highly polished performance of his characters roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan Savoy Operas, which were held annually in Her Majesty’s Theatre. Joe was also a good friend of the internationally renowned contralto, Kathleen Ferrier.