The Beatles topped a four-act bill at the annual bank holiday Urmston Show, held in Abbotsfield Park in Urmston, Lancashire, on 5 August 1963.
They performed in a marquee in the park. Also on the bill were The Dennisons and Brian Poole And The Tremeloes, and the compère was disc jockey David Hamilton.
Last updated: 18 July 2023
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- 1966: UK album release: Revolver
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- 1961: Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
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I was there a 3 year old on my dad’s shoulders I can still remember it to this day