LOCAL author Nick Churchill and the BIC have come together for a new exhibition of rare and previously unpublished photographs of The Beatles in Bournemouth. Situated in the Bourne Lounge from July 9 until September 5, the exhibition features photographs, posters and stories from author Nick Churchill’s recent publication Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Beatles & Bournemouth. For instance, did you know that the band played more shows at Bournemouth Gaumont than any other UK theatre outside London? With stunning images of The Beatles taken in and around Bournemouth, photos licensed from Beatles Monthly and never-before-seen images of John Lennon’s aunt Mimi at home in Sandbanks.

The story is told using first-hand accounts from the people who were there – the fans, reporters, photographers, venue staff and musicians. The exhibition features more than 40 photographs taken of the Fab Four when they appeared in Bournemouth in the 1960s.

“Interest in The Beatles is as strong as ever and this part of the world played a significant part in their incredible story,” says Nick.

“The reaction to the book and these remarkable images has been astonishing and I’m really excited to see these images on show again – suddenly The Beatles are back in Bournemouth!”