The fifth of The Beatles’ six live appearances at the Memorial Hall in Northwich took place on 6 July 1963.
Prior to the concert the group attended the annual Northwich Carnival in Verdin Park, where Paul McCartney crowned the Carnival Queen.
The group’s other performances at the venue took place on 23 June, 15 September and 1 December 1962; and 27 April and 14 September 1963.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
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- 2018: Ringo Starr live: Salle des Étoiles Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- 2011: Paul McCartney launches design competition for graphic designers and illustrators
- 2010: Apple Records’ remastered back catalogue to be released
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Empire Theatre, Liverpool
- 1990: Paul McCartney live: RFK Stadium, Washington, DC
- 1973: Wings live: Odeon, Birmingham
- 1966: The Beatles’ first trip to India
- 1964: World première of A Hard Day’s Night
- 1962: The Beatles live: Riverboat Shuffle, MV Royal Iris, River Mersey
- 1961: Mersey Beat launches
- 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
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It’s true that the Beatles attended the Northwich Carnival in July 1963 but Paul did not crown the Rose Queen there, though that was the intention. In fact, the coronation was cancelled when crowds became unruly. It was rescheduled for later at the Memorial Hall [aka The Morgue], where Paul did indeed crown Diane Millington before the concert took place.