The Beatles travelled 170 miles for a performance at the Invicta Ballroom in Chatham, Kent.
It was the only time the group performed at the venue. The Beatles had not played many shows in the south of England at the time, but that was soon to change.
Last updated: 20 March 2024
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- 1969: The Beatles meet at Ringo Starr’s house
- 1968: Recording: The Inner Light, Wonderwall Music
- 1967: Recording, mixing: Penny Lane
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- 1966: John Lennon and Ringo Starr holiday in Trinidad
- 1965: Live: Another Beatles Christmas Show
- 1964: Sunday Night At The London Palladium
- 1962: The Beatles live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
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