About the project

Fan Archive Beatles Sheffield (FABS) is a passion project collecting memories of The Beatles’ visits to Sheffield.

When I started the project, I hoped to collect memories of The Beatles, concerts and the excitement of Beatlemania in the city. Instead, I found myself deeply moved by people’s stories, not only of The Beatles, but of their own lives and of Sheffield during a time of exciting cultural and social change.

All contributions are fully credited (unless contributors wish to remain anonymous) and, with permission, will be permanently donated to Sheffield Archives so they can be preserved as part of the city’s history.

I am delighted that contributors will have their stories celebrated in an exhibition at the Post Hall Gallery in the Head Post Office in spring 2027, bringing together memories, photographs, memorabilia and Sheffield’s Beatles connections.

If you have a memory to share, however small, I’d love to hear from you.

Email: fanarchivebeatlessheffield@gmail.com

Phone: 07710504590.

About me

My name is Emma Bowden. I have always loved The Beatles, but when I was diagnosed with advanced cancer in 2019, they became much more than just music. They gave me back a sense of identity, helped me connect with my young child, and offered a community beyond a medical setting. They also gave me a renewed appreciation of what they achieved.

I love meeting other “Beatle people” and hearing what being a fan means to them – whether it’s something they left behind in adolescence or something that remains part of everyday life.

I have lived in Sheffield for over a decade, and through this project I hope to give something back to the city by preserving these memories.