George Harrison family letters in Poole auction
Beatles autographs come to the market quite frequently; but not often are they accompanied by three handwritten letters to one of their fans from George Harrison's mother and sister.
The pair would often reply to Beatles fans letters and when the vendor of a set of autographs brought them in to be sold at Cottees Auctions in Poole, she also included three handwritten letters which show an interesting insight into the Beatles lives at the beginning of their careers.
One letter, written by Louise Harrison, George's sister, described how "the boys are very busy with the film" and that she had "Just returned from 3 weeks in Jamaica and boy it was lovely (George's idea and birthday present to me). Returned to 4000 letters. Ugh!"
Another from George's mother, also called Louise, is addressed from Mackets Lane in Liverpool: "The usual system of the boy's when they are going to play anywhere is to practice in the afternoon prior to the show", she writes.
"Dear Sal", says Louise in another letter. "George is a very happy and kind person, I think he is kind of interested in Patti (Boyd, George's wife between 1966-1977) as she is also quite a jolly person."
By: Tracey R
Source: Blackmore Vale Magazine
