In 1960, one of the early Hamburg Beatles fans was Monika Pricken. At the time she was just 17 (see what I did there?) and since George was the same age, she became friends with him. According to Monika's account, it was not a romantic friendship at all. Her Dad owned a clock shop in town and here you can see Paul and George photographed inside her Dad's shop. When George eventually got deported for being underage, it was Monika's mum that packed him the sandwiches to take on the trip back to Liverpool. I am sure George's mum, Louise, appreciated her looking after her son like that.
I believe (based on other photos I've seen) that John is between them reading the newspaper.
ReplyDeleteI thought so too, but didn't want to say anything because I could be wrong and you know how people love to jump on me if I am wrong about something.
DeleteIn Thorsten Knublauch's new book 'Mach Schau In Hamburg' (Apcor books), he mentions this photo with John reading the paper. He dates it to November 1st, 1960 (p. 328).
DeleteI ordered that book, but I am waiting for it to arrive.
DeleteWell, judging by the way he is holding the paper he obviously does not have his glasses on...again.
Deletelove the early photos
ReplyDeleteYes - the Pricken shop sold ship suplies and the guess in my book is this place. Date Nov 1 st. 1960. Later the day 2 other famous photos were taken in Hamburg...
ReplyDeletecheers thorsten
Thorsten --I hope someday that your book will arrive and I will be able to read more about it.
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