Bum moulds in the shape of the Beatles to be installed on Plymouth Hoe

Visitors to the Hoe will soon be able to recreate the famous Beatles photograph - by sitting on copper moulds of the fab four's bums.

A unique piece of modern art will be unveiled at the spot where the stars once sat on the Hoe. Casts of four fab butts have been laid in the ground where John, Paul, George and Ringo posed for a picture that has gone on to become one of the most famous images of arguably the best band of the 1960s – or ever.

The image was taken by music photographer David Redfern and shows ‘The Fab Four’ with an all-white Smeaton’s Tower in the background. They were in the city to pose for photographers while making ‘The Magical Mystery Tour’ film.

Now Beatles fans can recreate the image of this famous picture by sitting on the Hoe on copper bottom moulds made by Thrussell and Thrussell, a duo of artist metalsmiths based on Bodmin Moor. They were ably assisted by top UK tribute band The Fab Beatles, whose bottoms were used to create the moulds. Each member of the band was lowered into a sand pit to create an initial impression. Concrete was then poured in to create the moulds. These shaped the copper that has been used to create the artwork. The finished piece will feature a textured design with motifs inspired by the 1960s.

The moulds will be unveiled next week by the tribute band and music journalist David Quantick. Council leader Tudor Evans quipped: “We want more 'day trippers', tourists and locals to relive this moment that has become a piece of pop history. “We did it with a little help from our friends in the Fab Beatles… and Plymouth Culture. 

Source: Plymouth Herald

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