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The Beatles’ Final Concert: An Eyewitness Looks Back

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“It was another day at the office,” Ken Mansfield says, recalling the Beatles’ impromptu rooftop concert in January 1969. There’s not even a hint of sarcasm in his voice. The group

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Beatles Royal Command Performance 1963 Poster – Fake News?

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One of  the most re-produced photos of the Beatles shows them by a blue wall and doorway. It was made into a poster, licensed by Brian Epstein’s company, NEMS Enterprises,

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The ‘Beatles Rooftop Concert’ – Their Last Live Performance

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The Beatles ‘Rooftop Concert’ took place on 30th January 1969. It was the culmination of a month-long project that saw the Beatles rehearsing at Twickenham Film Studios for a concert

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Reflections on Seeing Paul McCartney in Concert

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Over the years I’ve probably seen Paul McCartney live around 30-35 times. The first time was with Wings at Wembley Arena in December 1979. It was my first live sight

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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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What is Paul Signing?

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From my collection: A photo I took of Paul McCartney, signing an autograph outside of AIR Studios in Oxford Street circa 1984. I’m not sure what he is signing, but

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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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