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Julian Lennon: Collecting Beatles memorabilia helped me heal

July 3rd, 2009 by admin | Filed under News.

John Lennon’s son Julian Lennon says he has finally shaken-off feelings of bitterness towards his father after gathering memorabila for a new exhibiton.

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Julian Lennon said he put together the White Feather exhibiton to show that he still loves his father Photo: Eleanor Bentall

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono stroll in the sunshine in 1971

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As he opened a new display about the murdered Beatle on Tuesday night, Julian said that collecting momentoes for the display has helped the healing process.

Julian, who was immortalised in the song “Hey Jude” also spoke about his gratitude to Paul McCartney for the love he had shown during his childhood.

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