Art On The Underground - Beatles in Stratford

In the lead up to the 2012 Games, Art On The Underground are delivering a series of contemporary art commissions in Stratford that have individuals and communities at their heart.

The British Beatles Fan Club along with Art On The Underground presents an exhibition of Beatles memorabilia at Stratford Station.

The Beatles were in Stratford on 5th February 1967 to film scenes for the promo video of their single Penny Lane. The film crew were based at The group were filmed walking and riding horses along Angel Lane (now the Stratford Centre shopping mall) and standing by the side entrance of the Theatre Royal in Gerry Raffles Square.

John Lennon and Ringo Starr are also known to have also enjoyed a drink at The Two Puddings pub (now The Latin1/4) on Stratford Broadway.

Paul McCartney was back at the Theatre Royal Stratford in May 1967 to see The Soft Machine in concert and scenes for Ringo Starr's film The Magic Christian were filmed inside the theatre in April 1969.

Information:

Monday 26 February 2009-Tuesday 31 March 2009.
Stratford Railway Station, Station Street, London E15 1AZ
The exhibition of Beatles memorabilia is FREE
Website: tfl.gov.uk

'I have really enjoyed reading your fan club magazines and I am proud to wear the fan club pin' - Terje Solbakken, Norway.

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'I spent a wonderful year reading your magazine, which I find very interesting and I hope you'll carry on the good job.' - Dimitris Tacticos, Greece.

'Thanks for the badge and membership card. I wear the badge on my school uniform blazer, which is breaking the school dress code slightly as badges aren't allowed. I don't think the teachers mind much though as it's a band they like as well!' - Roisin Mulligan, age 15.