'Hot potato tram' to return to Preston's market in memory of famous 'spudman'

On Tuesday, October 13, the famous 'hot potato tram' will park in its usual spot on Preston's flag market to remember 'spudman' Keith Roberts.
By James Holt
Published 9th Oct 2020, 15:56 GMT
Updated 9th Oct 2020, 16:00 GMT
Keith was popular in Preston and known locally as the 'spudman'Keith was popular in Preston and known locally as the 'spudman'
Keith was popular in Preston and known locally as the 'spudman'

Old customers and friends are encouraged to visit the market at 10:50am on October 13 to pay their respects to Preston's famous potato man, who sadly passed away last month.

The 43-year-old, who was well-known for selling his famously tasty baked potatoes and parched peas from his cart in the Flag Market, died on September 29 after he lost his fight to cancer.

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The tram is set to be reunited with Keith for one final time just before 11:00am when the funeral cortège arrives.

Customers and friends are encouraged to pay a visit to the Flag Market on October 13Customers and friends are encouraged to pay a visit to the Flag Market on October 13
Customers and friends are encouraged to pay a visit to the Flag Market on October 13

In an outpour of love on the tram's Facebook page, locals noted how much Keith would be missed, commenting that he was 'one of the best' and 'a wonderful gentleman missed by many'.

Mr Roberts was a friendly and familiar face in the city and drew many loyal customers for his famous spuds and traditional Lancashire parched peas from his Guild Tram next to the Harris Museum.

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