Abbey Road street sign sells for £37,200
A street sign from London’s world-famous Abbey Road has sold for £37,200 at auction.
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Mary McCartney to direct Abbey Road Studios documentary
Mary McCartney is to direct a documentary on Abbey Road Studios, it has been announced.
Lego announces Beatles Yellow Submarine set
Lego has announced the release of a Yellow Submarine-themed set complete with Beatles minifigs.
‘Holy grail’ acetate of Beatles’ Decca recordings to be auctioned
A super-rare 78rpm acetate disc containing two songs from The Beatles’ unsuccessful audition for Decca Records is to be auctioned in March.
New organisation aims to maximise Beatles tourism in Liverpool
A new organisation has been launched with the aim of maximising tourism revenue in Liverpool generated by The Beatles’ legacy.
I want to stream your band: The Beatles’ music made available on streaming services worldwide
Christmas came early for Beatles fans with the worldwide release of the group’s back catalogue on nine music streaming services.
Ringo Starr’s Beatles drum kit sells for $2.1 million
A drum kit used by Ringo Starr from 1963-4 has been sold at auction for $2,110,000.
Beatles live Cavern Club recording found in desk drawer after 50 years
A recording of The Beatles performing at Liverpool’s Cavern Club in 1962 has been found after 50 years in a desk drawer.
The Beatles’ contract with Brian Epstein sells for £365,000
The management contract signed by The Beatles and Brian Epstein has sold at auction in London for £365,000 ($553,121).
The Beatles’ first contract sells for $75,000
The first recording contract signed by The Beatles has sold at auction in New York for $75,000 (£48,000).
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr lead tributes to Cilla Black
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have paid tribute to singer and television presenter Cilla Black, who has died at the age of 72.
George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-75 box set announced
A box set containing George Harrison’s first six solo albums is to be released on 22 September 2014.
Brian Epstein honoured with blue plaque in London
A blue plaque to honour Beatles manager Brian Epstein has been unveiled in London.
Ringo Starr live: Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, North Carolina
Ringo Starr continued his summer/autumn 2014 tour of North America with a concert at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina.
War Child and River Island come together to reissue Lennon t-shirt
The charity War Child is partnering with River Island to produce a Come Together t-shirt in a design worn by John Lennon in 1971. The Come Together logo was …
George Harrison memorial garden opens to public
A garden to honour George Harrison has opened in Hertfordshire, England.
Blue plaque for Lennon and Harrison unveiled at the Apple Boutique building
A blue plaque in honour of John Lennon and George Harrison has been unveiled at the site of the former Apple Boutique clothing store at 94 Baker Street, London.
Stella McCartney creates Beatles t-shirts for Red Nose Day 2013
Stella McCartney has designed Beatles-themed t-shirts for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2013.
McCartney demo of A World Without Love is unveiled
A previously-unheard demo recording by Paul McCartney of his 1964 song ‘A World Without Love’ has been given its first public airing.
Paul McCartney autographed tie auctioned for male cancer fundraiser
Sir Paul McCartney is among celebrities donating items to help raise funds for male cancer awareness charity Cahonas Scotland.
