Sunday 27 March 2016

The Beatles In Bournemouth


The Beatles played more shows at Bournemouth Gaumont than 
any other UK theatre outside London, So there are a few
connections between the famous band and the seaside town.
John Lennon even brought his Aunt Mimi a home in the now 
millionaire neighborhood of Sandbanks, near to bournemouth.
And remember that famous half shadow photo the Beatles had 
on their 'with the Beatles' album cover? That was taken by 
photographer Robert Freeman in the restaurant at the Palace
Court Hotel in Westover Road. The hotel is still there and 
is now owned by Premier Inn, The Beatles stayed there for a 
whole week in August in 1963. There are a few photos here,
that i will show that are linked with this. But there is one
that i cant find but used to have on my laptop. Its a 
beautiful black and white photo of John Lennon on a deck chair
On Bournemouth's beautiful Beach, tucking into some fish and 
chips. (A favorite meal of all the Beatles)  
(above) 
The Beatles In the Bournemouth Gardens
(below)
The Beatles are joined by Billy J Kramer

(above) 
The beatles play car games in the hotel before the gig. 

(above) 
The beatles on the top of  The Palace Court Hotel 
trying some Bournemouth rock.
(below) 
The Beatles Backstage before a show.

(above) 
The Beatles back stage before a show. 
(below)
The Beatles on top of The Palace Court Hotel 
for a funny photo shoot, showing of  the beautiful 
sea views of Bournemouth.
(below)
The Beatles joined again by Billy J Kramer


(above and below)
Beatles with others, back stage in Bournemouth.


(above) 
The Beatles on top of the hotel with their 
rock again
(below)
The Beatles with a journalist and his wife.  


(above)
The Beatles really seem to like that rock.
(below)
(left to right) Paul, Billy J, George and John.


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