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January 21st 1966 – George Marries Pattie Boyd – but Where?

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On 21st January 1966, George Harrison married Pattie Boyd – but where? There is so much confusion on the internet and in books. Some say Esher Register Office (including Mark

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Jim Hughes, the Founder of Cavern Mecca Passes Away

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I’ve just heard of the passing of Jim Hughes. Jim and his wife Liz started Cavern Mecca, who pioneered Beatles fandom in Liverpool, at a time when Liverpool council didn’t

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The Abbey Road Crossing – Has it Moved?

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If you want to more about the Abbey Road Crossing, and other Beatles sites in London , come on my Beatles London Walks or virtual tours – for more info

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Former Beatles Merseyside Venue Sells for £170,000

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  The former Majestic Ballroom is where Cilla Black auditioned for Brian Epstein In recent years, the venue has been used as a Chinese restaurant The building could be brought back

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From My Collection – In His Own Write Signed by John and Paul

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Here is a photo from my archives – my copy of John Lennon’s book ‘ In His Own Write’ – signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

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December 6th 1980 – John Lennon’s Last UK Interview

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On December 6th 1980, John Lennon gave an extensive interview about his solo career to Andy Peebles of BBC Radio One. John was in great spirits, and gave one of

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Beatles Merseyside Venue to be Auctioned

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BIRKENHEAD’S former Majestic Ballroom famous for its ties to The Beatles is due to be sold at auction next month. Built as a cinema in 1916 and most recently a

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November 9th 1961 – Brian Epstein Meets the Beatles at the Cavern Club

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On November 9th 1961, Brian Epstein went to the Cavern Club to see the Beatles, initially to ask about where to obtain the record they had made in Hamburg with

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23 October 2010 – Yoko Unveils a Plaque to John at 34 Montagu Square

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October 23rd 2010. Pics I took of Yoko Ono unveiling the English Heritage blue plaque to John Lennon, at their former apartment, 34 Montagu Square. The apartment was actually owned

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October 17th 1963 – A Busy Day at Abbey Road

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October 17th 1963 was a busy day for the Beatles at EMI Studios, Abbey Road. They recorded both sides of their new single, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and

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