Gordon the Tramp

For other people named Gordon Roberts, see Gordon Roberts (disambiguation).

Gordon the Tramp
Born
Gordon Desmond Roberts

1928 (1928)
Boscombe, Dorset, England
Died (aged 94)
Bournemouth, Dorset, England
Other namesGordon Bobby Roberts
Known forLocal figure

Gordon Desmond Roberts (1928 – 19 November 2023), also known as Gordon Bobby Roberts, but better known as Gordon the Tramp, was a resident of Bournemouth and a well-known local figure in the town, who was famous for always knowing the correct time even though he did not own a watch.[1]

Roberts was a well known character in Bournemouth with his large beard and Manchester United scarf, which he wore to all the AFC Bournemouth games.[2] Despite his nickname, Roberts was not actually a homeless man as he owned a house in Charminster, Bournemouth.[3]

  1. ^ "Tramp shoots to fame on internet". BBC News. 3 July 2007. Retrieved 3 July 2007.
  2. ^ "'Gordon the Tramp' Global Star!". AFC Bournemouth. Retrieved 3 July 2007.
  3. ^ "Gordon the Tramp on the news!". YouTube. 4 July 2007. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2010.