Get ready for Come Together: The Beatles Through the Lens staged by super fan Mark Stanton in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.
This is a unique opportunity to see and experience the Beatles like never before, thanks to the Mark Stanton Private Collection, some not seen in public or published before, which have been gathered over 15 years from across the UK and Europe.
After the loss of a close family member to prostate cancer earlier this year, he is using his collection to raise a target figure of £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
The private view exhibition is taking place between 6pm and 9pm, at the Gallery Space in the Forum, Norwich.
There will also be surprise guests, a talk by Beatles photographer Tom Murray, and John and Yoko photographer Peter Everard Smith will be available for a QA.
“I got Beatlemania at 12 years old and have remained a huge fan of their enduring music,” said Mark, of Norwich.
“The Beatles for me remain the most iconic and creative band of all time.
“Even if you are not a big Beatles fan the images are a superb history of the fashion and style through the swinging 60s to the psychedelic 70s.”
Both evenings are ticketed events and are selling fast, with a limited number now available, ensuring an intimate and special experience.
Complimentary refreshments have been donated by sponsors Flint Vineyard, Adnams, and deli treats from Easters of Norwich will be available.
The special event in Norwich to celebrate the life and times of The Beatles through a private collection of rare photographs and raise money for Prostate Cancer UK(Image: submitted)
Seren Evans, head of events and community fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men, with one in eight getting diagnosed.
“We are so grateful for the dedication of Mark and so many others across the UK, who help Prostrate Cancer UK fund lifesaving research to stop this disease damaging the lives of men and their loved ones.”
Tickets, £20 plus a small booking fee, are available at https:www.ticketsource.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk or go to the Forum website https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/cometogether.
Did you see The Beatles in Norwich?
They were on an exhausting 263 date tour of the land when they played the old Grosvenor Rooms on Prince of Wales Road on May 17, 1963.
The concert was booked by local promoters Peter Holmes, Ray Aldous, and Geoffrey Walker for a fee of £250.
The support act were local favourites Ricky lee & The Hucklebucks and tickets cost seven shillings and sixpence.
At the time, they had just one chart single Love Me Do.
After the gig, they popped over the road to have some fish and chips and then went off to the next gig before coming the biggest pop group in the world.
Norwich born rock ‘n’ roll rebel Tony Sheridan shared the stage with the Beatles in Germany, and they made their first commercially released recording, My Bonnie, with him.