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As Time Goes By by Derek Taylor review – a poignant insight into the Beatles

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In April 1968, Derek Taylor and Paul McCartney were in New York discussing how a new McCartney song, Thingumybob, would be best served played by a brass band. “The best

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The Rutles – It was 40 Years Ago Today!

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40 Years ago today – ‘The Rutles – all You Need is Cash’ was first broadcast on US television. To commemorate the anniversary here is an interview I did with

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Lamborghini once owned by Sir Paul McCartney on sale for £500,000

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AN ultra-rare Lamborghini formerly owned by Sir Paul McCartney has emerged for sale for a staggering £500,000. The 400GT 2+2 left the factory on Italy in 1967 and was one

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4th February 1968 – Recording Across the Universe – With a Little Help…

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February 4th 1968. The Beatles are recording Across the Universe at EMI, Abbey Road. Half way through the session, Paul McCartney comes out of the Studio, and asks the fans

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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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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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World first! The Beatles In Stereoscopic 3D Volume One.

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World first! The Beatles In Stereoscopic 3D Volume One. The first ever 3D stereograph Beatles experience! Presented in a unique 10 inch album box ‘The Beatles In Stereoscopic 3D’ Book

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