Posts Tagged: london

Abbey Road's zebra crossing given Grade II listed status

The zebra crossing on Abbey Road in north London, made famous by The Beatles on the cover of their Abbey Road album, has been given listed status by the UK government.

Paul McCartney live at Hammersmith Apollo, London

Sir Paul McCartney praised fans for making the journey to see his concert at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo despite heavy snow in England's capital.

Paul McCartney live at the 100 Club, London

Sir Paul McCartney performed a special lunchtime concert at London's legendary 100 Club before an audience of just 300 lucky people.

English Heritage plaque unveiled at Lennon and Ono's former London home

Yoko Ono has unveiled a blue plaque outside the London flat she shared with her then-boyfriend John Lennon in 1968.

Paul McCartney performs at Old Vic theatre fundraiser

Sir Paul McCartney performed at a fundraising event for London's Old Vic theatre.

Paul McCartney live at Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, London

Sir Paul McCartney closed the Hard Rock Calling festival in London's Hyde Park with an outdoor concert in front of 50,000 fans.

Paul McCartney to perform at Old Vic Theatre fundraiser

Sir Paul McCartney is to perform at a fundraising night for the Old Vic Theatre Trust on 1 July 2010.

Paul McCartney live at O2 Arena, London

Sir Paul McCartney performed a marathon set lasting nearly three hours at the O2 arena in London, 46 years to the day since he played the first Beatles Christmas gig at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.

Paul McCartney hints at London concert residency

Sir Paul McCartney has suggested that he would like to play a residency at the O2 Arena in London.

BBC screens Paul McCartney's Children in Need appearance

The BBC has screened Sir Paul McCartney's headlining appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, London, for the corporation's Children in Need charity.

Paul McCartney announces European tour

Sir Paul McCartney has announced a European tour, including his only UK date in 2009.

John Lennon's Hofner Senator guitar sells for £205,250

A 1958 Hofner Senator guitar previously owned by John Lennon has sold for £205,250 (337,226) at auction.

Paul McCartney files a lawsuit to dissolve The Beatles' partnership

Although their solo project had largely been successful, 1970 was a dark year for The Beatles. Their group activities were limited to finishing off the Let It Be album, dealing with business activities at Apple, and giving occasional interviews to the press.

UK première of Let It Be

The Beatles' final film Let It Be had its British première on this day, with simultaneous screenings in the north and south of England. None of the group attended either.

Glyn Johns compiles the second Get Back album

Olympic Sound Studios, London Producer: Glyn Johns The Beatles had rejected producer Glyn Johns' first attempt at fashioning an album from the Get Back/Let It Be tapes. On this day he put together a second Get Back LP for their consideration, although it too was rejected.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear onstage in a white bag

As part of the Underground Christmas Party, a happening taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared onstage inside a large white bag.

John Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession

Following his arrest the previous month for possession of cannabis, John Lennon appeared at Marylebone Magistrates' Court, London.

Yoko Ono suffers a miscarriage

On this day Yoko Ono suffered a miscarriage of the baby she was expecting with John Lennon. It had been due to be born in February.

John and Yoko appear in court on drugs charges

Following their arrest for possession of drugs the previous day, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared at Marylebone Magistrates' Court, London, for a hearing of the charges against them.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono are arrested for drugs possession

In the morning of 18 October 1968 John Lennon and Yoko Ono were arrested by the Drugs Squad.