New Lennon Exhibition Opens

• 17th Jun 2009

Opening on Wednesday 17th June in John Lennon’s home town of Liverpool, the world famous Beatles Story gives visitors the opportunity to experience a unique personal narration of family life with John – by his son Julian, and Julian’s mother, Cynthia in White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon exhibition.

Beginning in Merseyside with the meeting at art college of John and Cynthia and following the journey from their clandestine marriage and the birth of Julian, coinciding with the sharply increasing trajectory of the band’s fame and
fortune. The exhibition culminates in the sad story of Cynthia and John’s separation and divorce, giving visitors the chance to fully immerse themselves in an incredible personal journey: From a typical Liverpudlian family, to
international stardom and all the exceptional strains that puts on a family unit.

Nothing demonstrates this more acutely than the title of the exhibition, “White Feather”. During a tender moment when Julian was a child, John first spoke to him about the white feather.

As Julian explains: “The white feather is so prevalent in my life. One thing for sure is that it’s always represented peace to me. And one of the things my father said to me was that should he pass away, if there was some way of letting me know he was going to be ok, or that we were all going to be ok, it was by in some way, shape or form presenting me with a white feather.”

Then, around ten years ago while Julian was on tour in Australia, a group of Aborigines presented him with a white feather, asking him to be the voice for their plight. It was a breathtaking and inspirational moment for Julian.
This episode moved Julian to create The White Feather Foundation, and subsequently the exhibition in honour of his father’s memory. It is Julian’s wish that the white feather will be recognised as a symbol of peace, strength and
honour through the work the charity will undertake.

Jerry Goldman Managing Director of The Beatles Story comments: “The Beatles Story is dedicated to
celebrating the music and cultural influence of the Beatles. We are delighted to be working with Julian and Cynthia to tell their story of their life with John through this world exclusive exhibition at our new venue.”

White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon, takes place at the recently expanded world famous Beatles Story within the new Mersey Ferries terminal building on Liverpool’s renowned waterfront before touring worldwide.