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Sunday, November 24, 1963

Hull

Concert • By The Beatles • Part of the Autumn 1963 UK Tour

Last updated on April 6, 2025


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  • Country: UK
  • City: Hull
  • Location: ABC Cinema

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A set of Beatles autographs from a 1963 concert in Hull could earn up to £1,500 at auction.

The Fab Four’s signatures were collected by Scunthorpe teenager Jeff Scarr, who attended their gig at the old ABC Cinema on 24 November 1963.

The then 16-year-old went to the stage door and spotted the band taking a break between performances.

After handing his autograph book to a roadie, it was given back to him signed by John, Paul, George and Ringo.

More than 60 years later, Mr Scarr described the concert as “absolutely crazy”.

“As soon as The Beatles came on stage everybody stood up and then what seemed like thousands of girls started screaming,” he said.

“They never stopped. I did not hear a single song The Beatles sang. It was complete madness.”

The autograph book lay forgotten in a drawer until Mr Scarr’s wife read an article on Beatles memorabilia.

Auctioneer Paul Potter said the page with the band’s signatures had been removed from the book and would be sold as a separate lot in the auction in Scunthorpe.

“Jeff really was a fan of The Beatles’ music rather than just an autograph hunter,” Mr Potter said.

From BEATLES MAGAZINE: BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS GO UNDER THE HAMMER, March 17, 2025
From BEATLES MAGAZINE: BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS GO UNDER THE HAMMER, March 17, 2025

ABC Cinema

This was the 1st concert played at ABC Cinema.

A total of 2 concerts have been played there • 1963Nov 241964Oct 16


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M.G.ESPIN • 5 years ago

I remember the song 'MONEY' and the fans throwing pennies and halfpennies towards the stage Around the front of the stage where members of both Hull rugby league teams acting as security I think.


The PaulMcCartney Project • 5 years ago

Thanks @M.G.ESPIN for sharing your memories !!! 57 years ago !!! Thank you


Paulo Silveira • 1 year ago

Setlist do show: 'I Saw Her Standing There' , 'From Me To You' , 'All My Loving' , 'You Really Got A Hold On Me' , 'Roll Over Beethoven' , 'Boys' , 'Till There Was You' , 'She Loves You' , 'Money (That's What I Want)' e 'Twist And Shout' .


The PaulMcCartney Project • 1 year ago

Thanks Paulo!


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