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This day in Beatles history

August 8th 1969 – the Beatles Cross Abbey Road for the famous Album Cover Photo

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Author and blogger Richard Porter is a professional London Beatles tour guide. For more details on his tours, see https://beatlesinlondon.com/#publictours On 8th August 1969, at 11.35am, four men walked across a

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29th November – Remembering George Harrison

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George Harrison passed away on this date in 2001. He will be remembered in our hearts and minds for all time. Here are some photos I took of George.  

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October 13th 1963 – The Beatles at the London Palladium

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On 13th October 1963, the Beatles appeared on a TV show called Val Parnel’s Sunday Night at the London Palladium. The Palladium was, and still is, London’s most famous theatre,

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October 2nd 2012 – Paul McCartney, Victor Spinetti, and a Magical Mystery Tour

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October 2nd 2012 – a day I will never forget. A day I attended 2 very memorable events, with Paul McCartney at both!! The afternoon was the memorial service to

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‘Abbey Anniversary’ to the Abbey Road album – released on September 26th 1969.

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‘Abbey anniversary’ to the Abbey Road album – released on September 26th 1969. On September 26th 1994, all those involved in the making of the album ( apart from the

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September 4th 1962 – the Beatles Record ‘Love Me Do’ at EMI Studios, Abbey Road

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On September 4th 1962 The Beatles recorded their first single, Love Me Do, at EMI Studios, Abbey Road. They had first been to the Studios on June 6th 1962, for

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August 20th 1969 – the 4 Beatles Record at Abbey Road Studios for the Last Time

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August 20th 1969 – the last time all four Beatles were together in Abbey Road Studios, finishing off I Want You (She’s So Heavy) and compiling the Abbey Road Album.

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July 30th 1968 – The Beatles Rehearse ‘Hey Jude’ at EMI Studios, Abbey Road

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On July 30th 1968, The Beatles rehearsed ‘Hey Jude’ at Abbey Road Studios. They were also filmed for a documentary called ‘Music!’ Partly because the camera crew were getting intrusive,

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July 26th 1989 – Paul McCartney Live at the Playhouse Theatre, London

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Wouldn’t you just know it :>) You wait years to see a ‘live’ Beatle – then you see 2 in 2 days! The day after seeing George Harrison at the

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