Here is a classic example of an ephemeral item which has now become a priceless national heritage. The recent donation of John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to three songs, including ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ , will surely be ranked as some of the British Library’s most treasured items.

For the full story, click here: http://pressandpolicy.bl.uk/Press-Releases/John-Lennon-Letters-and-Lyrics-donated-to-the-Nation-British-Library-first-institution-to-benefit-631.aspx

If you are interested in ephemera or would like to learn more about it, visit the website of the Ephemera Society for more information.