Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Beatle Bums
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
1. Beatle Bums Marker
This artwork marks the spot where John, Paul, George and Ringo posed for a picture that has gone on to become one of the most famous images of one of the worlds most influential bands.
Taken on Tuesday 12 September 1967 by music photographer David Redfern, it shows the Fab Four with an all-white Smeatons Tower in the background. They were in the city to pose for photographers while making The Magical Mystery Tour film.
Fans can recreate this image by sitting on the copper bottom moulds made by Thrussell and Thrussell. The artists were assisted by tribute band The Fab Beatles whose bottoms were used to create the moulds! Recreate the picture and share on Twitter using the hashtag #beatlebums
www.plymouth.gov.uk/artshoe
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1967.
Location. 50° 21.897′ N, 4° 8.745′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It can be reached from Elliot Terrace close to Cliff Road, on the left when traveling south. Located
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Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plymouth Hoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Slave Ship Brookes (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Drake Memorial (about 210 meters away); Frank Bickerton (about 210 meters away); Invicta Hotel (about 240 meters away); The Plymouth Naval Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Tribute of Plymouth (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Additional keywords. The Beatles
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
2. Beatle Bums Moulds
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
3. Beatle Bums Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
