Introducing BL&M
With a career working in the Liverpool Archives department behind him, and having a keen interest in the Beatles, and Liverpool. Kevin Roach started his first project, researching the family history of Paul and Mike McCartney.
Brian Epstein Statue Project Unveiling
27th August, 2022 at 11am WE DID IT!
Brian Epstein was unveiled to the WORLD in Whitechapel, Liverpool.
Brian Epstein was unveiled to the WORLD in Whitechapel, Liverpool.
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Statue for Brian Epstein Project.
Beatles Liverpool and More are proud to be part of a small committee who are working here in Liverpool to erect a statue for the Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
As part of the crowd funding campaign Kevin Roach has produced a new book.
"Brian Epstein and The Beatles 1964: The Year That Changed The World".
As part of the crowd funding campaign Kevin Roach has produced a new book.
"Brian Epstein and The Beatles 1964: The Year That Changed The World".
Brian Epstein Plaque: 4 Rodney Street.
On The 22nd February 2015, Beatles Liverpool And More were part of the plaque for Brian Epstein, with team leader Marie Darwin, read Marie's story here. Around the city of Liverpool and the world there are accolades to these musicians but there has never been an official plaque for Brian in the City of Liverpool. We recognised that there should be something out of respect.
The story of Julia Lennon - What inspired the Book?
"Mother, you had me... I never had you.”
These were words written by John Lennon in his deeply personal song ‘Mother’. The song wasn’t so much sang, but screamed out for its recording on the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album. The screaming style he used for the song, and the carefully chosen lyrics, could be described as the behaviour of an angry, rebellious teenager.
These were words written by John Lennon in his deeply personal song ‘Mother’. The song wasn’t so much sang, but screamed out for its recording on the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album. The screaming style he used for the song, and the carefully chosen lyrics, could be described as the behaviour of an angry, rebellious teenager.
Paul McCartney - In the Town Were They Where Born
Never before has any book explored the roots of Sir Paul McCartney in such detail. Beatles fans and people with an interest in local history will be fascinated by this journey into the Liverpool background of one of the world's greatest singer/songwriters.
George Harrison - That's The Way God Planned It.
George was born in a small two up - two down terrace house at No 12 Arnorld Grove, Wavertree, Liverpool, the youngest of four children. Shortly after he was born his parents Harold and Louise to George to the local Catholic church Our Lady Of Good Help to be baptised. The register is written in Latin and reads as follows:
George Harrison - Date of Birth 25th Feb 1943, Date of Baptism 14th March 1943
Parents - Harold and Louise Harrison ( Formerly French). Godmother - Maria Fox
George Harrison - Date of Birth 25th Feb 1943, Date of Baptism 14th March 1943
Parents - Harold and Louise Harrison ( Formerly French). Godmother - Maria Fox
Ringo Starr - Don't Pass Me By- The fourth Book In The Series.
Richard Starkey was born on 7th July 1940, the only child of Richard and Elsie, who where living at 9 Madryn Street, Dingle, Liverpool.
Shortly after the birth baby Ritchie was baptised at St Silas Church of England Church, High Park Street the date of his baptism was 28th July 1940. Ritchie's Dad, Richard was employed as a baker at the time of Ritchie's birth.
Shortly after the birth baby Ritchie was baptised at St Silas Church of England Church, High Park Street the date of his baptism was 28th July 1940. Ritchie's Dad, Richard was employed as a baker at the time of Ritchie's birth.
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Eleanor Rigby - The Story beyond the Grave.
In August 1966, The Beatles released the single Eleanor Rigby the B-side of Yellow Submarine, it was also included on the Album Revolver.
The song was composed by Paul McCartney and since the release the question has always been asked of Paul, "Who is Eleanor Rigby?" Paul has always said it was a name that came to him that fitted in with the song, In 1984 it was pointed out to Paul that there is a headstone in St Peter's Graveyard Woolton,
The song was composed by Paul McCartney and since the release the question has always been asked of Paul, "Who is Eleanor Rigby?" Paul has always said it was a name that came to him that fitted in with the song, In 1984 it was pointed out to Paul that there is a headstone in St Peter's Graveyard Woolton,
The Lusitania and her links to Liverpool Documentary
On Monday 24 November 2017, we made a trip to London to meet with Igor who is a freelance reporter currently working for Belarus TV on the Russian passengers on board the Lusitania. The filming took place outside the British Library and the St. Pancras area, we managed to have time to look around this magnificent building, the British Library and the exhibition on the Beatles including some lyrics.
The Lusitania - 100 years in May 2015
The Lusitania is and always will be remembered in Liverpool, the reason is it belonged to Liverpool built for the Cunard Line, and crewed by many Liverpool men and women, and it is the Liverpool families who hold the memory of the Lusitania close to their hearts for the terrible event which to place on 7th May 1915, when the Grand Lady was torpedoed.This section is to take a look back at the liner that ruled the waves from its creation to the fateful day when it was lost.
The Titanic and her links to Liverpool
15th April 1912, was the date the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank. The sinking of the Titanic touched people from all around the world inspiring many to write books, films, musical about the ship, as well as opening museums and hotels in tribute.
The ship was built in Belfast and set off on her maiden and fatal voyage from the city of Southampton. This article looks into the history of the great ship Titanic, and the connections she had to the City of Liverpool.
The ship was built in Belfast and set off on her maiden and fatal voyage from the city of Southampton. This article looks into the history of the great ship Titanic, and the connections she had to the City of Liverpool.