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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.