The Beatles played two shows in Staffordshire on this evening. The first was at the Smethwick Baths Ballroom on Thimblemill Road in Bearwood, Smethwick.
The group’s second show of the night was at the Adelphi Ballroom in West Bromwich. This was the only time they performed at each venue.
Smethwick Baths were known locally as Thimblemill Baths. The venue is today called Smethwick Swimming Centre.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
Also on this day...
- 2013: Paul McCartney live: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo
- 2012: Paul McCartney autographed tie auctioned for male cancer fundraiser
- 2009: Two Beatles download sites to remain closed indefinitely
- 2005: Paul McCartney live: Toyota Center, Houston
- 1995: Sir George Martin appears on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka
- 1976: UK album release: Thirty Three & 1/3 by George Harrison
- 1966: Paul McCartney has the idea for Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
- 1963: The Beatles live: Gaumont Cinema, Wolverhampton
- 1962: The Beatles live: Adelphi Ballroom, West Bromwich
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool
- 1960: The Beatles live: Kaiserkeller, Hamburg
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I just found out yesterday from a close friend of mine that his late father was in one of the opening bands for The Beatles at the Smethwick concert!
What was the name of the group. My brother has always claimed he he performed on that bill
I can’t find any photographs from this evening? Does anybody know of any?