Liverpool Beatles Tours

30/12/2024

At Christmas, Bedford and Beesley tuck into yet another breakfast while cogitating over Beatles history! In this episode, David and Paul discuss the importance of The Beatles going to Hamburg and what would have happened if they hadn't. This links into the new documentary film that David has helped to make, called "No Hamburg, No…

At Christmas, Bedford and Beesley tuck into yet another breakfast while cogitating over Beatles history! In this episode, David and Paul discuss the importance of The Beatles going to Hamburg and w…

12/12/2024

David Bedford is the latest guest on Jude's podcast "Tell Me Why", where she talks to him about his books and John Bezzini's blog

05/12/2024

The Cavern Club is probably the most famous club in the world, where The Beatles played almost 300 times. Find out more here

08/11/2024

Bedford and Beesley have been crazy busy for the last year or so, but we are back with more great Beatles banter for you. The new Brian Epstein biopic, "Midas Man", has just been released after many years in production, and so we discuss the new film

Bedford and Beesley have been crazy busy for the last year or so, but we are back with more great Beatles banter for you. The new Brian Epstein biopic, “Midas Man”, has just been releas…

05/11/2024

David Bedford was diagnosed with an incurable chronic illness back in 2000, meaning that he had to give up work. This is his story

24/10/2024

Ringo Starr Look Up is the new country music album by Ringo, recorded in Nashville and due out in 2025. Find out more here

15/10/2024

A new plaque has been unveiled at the Jacaranda Club to celebrate the first performance by the new settled line-up of The Beatles before Hamburg

11/10/2024

Rory Storm was the leader of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Ringo's group before he joined The Beatles. This is a great biography

05/10/2024

Let me take you down cos I'm going to Strawberry Field in Liverpool. Join me as I take you behind the famous gates.

28/09/2024

There's a brand new film about The Beatles iconic concert at Shea Stadium in 1965 - exclusive interview and trailer here.

27/09/2024

Copyrighting The Beatles in the new Book Trilogy from Beatles historian Terry Crain whose research has uncovered some great stories

24/09/2024

Apple produced Our First Four to showcase the first four records issued on Apple Records. This one was issued in the UK

21/09/2024

Of all the venues the Beatles played around Liverpool, this one seems to be a strange setting for the birth of the Fab Four. THis is where Ringo joined The Beatles - come and step inside

07/09/2024

When they came to unveil the new banner celebrating the links between Memphis and the Beatles, it all went wrong!!!

03/09/2024

Olivia Harrison was in Liverpool to unveil a blue plaque for George Harrison at 12, Arnold Grove. Recognition for George at last!

29/08/2024

When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.

20/08/2024

It's International Beatleweek time again and I am busy busy busy!

Friday 23rd August - ART COLLEGE LECTURE THEATRE
12.30 – DAVID BEDFORD – “SCHOOL DAYS”
David takes us back to the early days of John, Paul, George, Stuart, Pete & Ringo.
1.30 - GARY ASTRIDGE – “THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RINGO STARR’S KITS AND CLOTHES”
2.30 – DAVID BEDFORD – “SCHOOL DAYS”
3.30 – GARY ASTRIDGE - “MEET RICHY STARKEY”
4.30 – DAVID BEDFORD – “SCHOOL DAYS”

6:00pm - Plaque Unveiling at the JACARANDA (event from 3pm)

7:30pm - David is playing with The Quarrymen and Friends at St Peter's Church Hall (sold out)

Saturday 24th August - FORT PERCH ROCK
I will be selling my books as another plaque is unveiled at the Fort!

Sunday 25th August - ADELPHI - Convention Day

12pm – 2pm Liverpool College of Art Memories with David Bedford
Film about the Art College including memories of John and Stuart
Panel discussion with Helen Anderson, Pat Jourdan and David Owens talking about their time at the Art College, and knowing John, Stuart, Cynthia and many more
4pm The Beatles: What If?
Talk and discussion about David’s new book with Andrew Phillips
6.30pm The Quarrymen gig David will be playing with The Quarrymen in the Ballroom

Monday 26th August
I am conducting an All Day Beatles tour with Ricardo's group from Mexico - there are some extra spaces if you want to join us. Message me for more details.

See you at the Weekend!!!

David

03/08/2024

Country Music and the Beatles: Things You Never Knew About the Fab Four and the History of Rock and Roll

Podcast David Bedford. Because You Can