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Photographs of Brian Epstein on the screen‑printed collage made for Paul McCartney’s LP The Boys of Dungeon Lane (2026)
The photos of Brian were taken by Paul himself; the first one in Liverpool, 1963 and the second (with camera) in Paris, 1964.
June 30, 1966 letter from Brian Epstein to his parents, written from the Tokyo Hilton during the Beatles tour of Japan.
Thursday
My Dear M. & D.
Well this really is different to anywhere I’ve seen before. We arrived as you probably heard ten hours late due to a stopover in Alaska (actually I think I sent you a card) because of a Typhoon here.
The security precautions are unbelievable and probably too much. All the same the accommodation is very comfortable. This is certainly one of the largest suites I’ve ever occupied complete with dining room to seat ten and kitchen!
Last night Peter [Brown] and I left the rest in the Hotel and went out to see a little. We dined at a Japanese restaurant leaving our shoes at the door and sitting on the floor. In the main I wasn’t crazy about the food and I rather think it’ll be the Hilton coffee shop tonight! Later we were entertained at a rather lovely typical Japanese house. All very interesting.
After Manila some of the boys and myself are going to (unofficially) have a couple of nights in New Delhi (India) on our way home. This means I should be back July 8th.
Hope you’re both well
Love to all
Brian
This letter was shared by Brian’s nephew via his Facebook page
Gary Kemp and Simon Halfon discuss their book: 1967 - The World of Brian Epstein and the Beatles: The Address Book That Defined an Era (out October 13 2026)
An earlier post I made about Brian’s address book can be seen HERE
The Beatles at a press conference at the Grand Hotel Duomo in Milan, Italy, June 24, 1965.
Brian Epstein watches on with Leo Wächter, the impresario who helped bring the Beatles to Italy.
Brian Epstein and Paul McCartney at EMI Studios during the recording of Baby’s In Black (August 11, 1964)
Beatles press conference at Rome’s Hotel Parco dei Principi, June 27, 1965.
Brian Epstein and Geoffrey Ellis, spring 1967
Brian Epstein during a garden party at the Bel Air home of Alan Livingston, president of Capitol Records, August 24, 1964.
Brian Epstein and Ringo Starr autographs, featured in a guest book signed by artists, writers and performers who frequented the famous London restaurant Chez Victor in Wardour Street, Soho, from the 1960s to 1980s. [x]
Epstein writes in an entry dated 24/11/66: ‘Cannot understand why I’ve never been before - its all very nice and very good’ - whilst Starr’s later entry is dated 9/2/73
Handwritten postcard from Brian Epstein to his parents, dated July 2, 1966. This was written in Tokyo the day before the Beatles’ ill-fated visit to the Philippines. On the reverse is an image of the Nippon Budokan Hall, where the Beatles played five concerts [x]
‘Just one more card from Tokyo (you’ve done very well this trip!) The picture on the front is of the hall where we played here with the rest of the huge city in the background. I’ve enjoyed this trip very much. Although it’s been as hectic as always, it’s been a very happy one. Tomorrow we leave for the Philippines and should be back early next Friday. All love, Brian’
Brian Epstein with Tommy Quickly, Cilla Black and Billy J Kramer at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, 21 April 1964.
Brian Epstein tries on a Beatle wig in New York, February 1964
Rugby team at Wrekin College in Shropshire in 1949. Brian Epstein is in the back row, third from the right
Brian Epstein standing outside the Saville Theatre at London’s Shaftesbury Avenue in 1965, the year he took over the lease on the theatre. (Photo by Larry Ellis)
Under Epstein’s control, the Saville promoted new works by writers, and on occasion fell foul of the Lord Chamberlain’s censorship laws by staging plays with obscene content or nudity.
From 1966 onwards the theatre began staging music events, with performers including the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Procol Harum and The Who. The Sunday night shows proved particularly popular, as most other venues were closed on the day.
CALAM LYNCH as BRIAN EPSTEIN in PLEASE PLEASE ME
Playing at the Kiln Theatre April/May 2026. Photos by Mark Senior
Brian Epstein’s parents, Harry and Queenie Epstein.
Brian Epstein by Elizabeth Peyton
watercolour on paper, 1998. photo it was inspired by here