Original Epstein letters given to Beatles Story

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Original Epstein letters given to Beatles Story

Aug 23 2005

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PROFESSOR Rex Makin, the Epstein family solicitor during the height of Beatlemania, has donated two letters to Liverpool's Beatles Story exhibition.

One, from 1964, is a formal request asking for a reference for NEMS from Mr Makin to the London County Council for an employment agency license for Nems employment agency

The second letter is hand written and was sent to Rex in 1957. It is very personal and refers to Rex Makin's engagement. It shows an insight into Brian's caring and emotional character

Both letters go on permanent display at the Beatles Story from Tuesday 23rd August. They are sure to be a big draw to the many Beatles fans expected in Liverpool for Beatles week and the Mathew Street Festival

Louise Collier, Operations Manager of the Beatles Story, said: "I was delighted that Prof Makin has offered the Beatles Story the opportunity to display these valuable items for the enjoyment of the fans."

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Solicitor donates valuable Epstein letters to collection

Aug 31 2005

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Louise Collier, opeartions manager of The Beatles Story, with the donated Brian Epstein letters.

A LIVERPOOL solicitor has donated two letters written to him by Brian Epstein to The Beatles Story.

Rex Makin, who represented the manager and his family during the height of Beatlemania, gave the notes after discovering them in old papers.

One dates back to 1964 and is a formal request for a reference.

The second letter is hand-written and was sent to Mr Makin in 1957 congratulating him on his engagement.

Both letters are now on permanent display at the exhibition.

Mr Makin said: "I was sorting out my paperwork and didn't want to just throw them out.

"I thought they might be of some entertainment and interest so donated them to the exhibition.

"One letter was congratulating me on my engagement and was very sweet. I was very close to Brian - he was a neighbour.

"I was the man who invented the term Beatlemania."

Louise Collier, operations manager of The Beatles Story, described the items as a valuable for the collection. She said: "I was delighted he has offered The Beatles Story the opportunity to display these valuable items for the enjoyment of the fans."