It was 51 years ago today...
John Lennon was in Kent, filming the music video for Strawberry Fields Forever, when he experienced a serendipitous encounter at an antique shop in Sevenoaks. In fact, it was 51 years ago exactly that Lennon came across the old circus poster that inspired the song Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! This isn’t the only example of Lennon finding inspiration in printed media: Sgt. Pepper, one of the Beatles' most iconic albums, featured the song A Day in the Life, written by John Lennon after a newspaper article captured his imagination.Also in News
Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, debuted 184 years ago today
The Penny Black was issued in Great Britain on the 1st of May, 1840 – 184 years ago today! The stamp featured a portrait of Queen Victoria, and was designed by Sir Rowland Hill, who is often credited as the inventor of the modern postage stamp.
Songs for spring, a Beatles playlist
It’s been a long time coming but spring is finally here! As the first green shoots push through the earth, there's a palpable sense of renewal and rebirth in the air. As spring is a season of awakening, it’s the ideal time to refresh our playlists with tunes that mirror the blossoming world around us. And what better way to soundtrack the springtime than with the timeless music of The Beatles?
Celebrating the genius of Leonardo da Vinci: A tribute to a timeless visionary
April 15 marks Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, a day when we are reminded of the remarkable life of Leonardo da Vinci, a figure whose profound influence transcends the boundaries of time and disciplines.
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