Remember Love: John Lennon

Lennon as a boy, photographed by his Aunt Mimi, date unknown. Image courtesy of Tom Hanley Photograph: Aunt Mimi/Proud galleries

Photographer Polly Moseley captures a thoughtful Lennon during the filming of Give Peace A Chance, 1969 Photograph: Polly Moseley/Proud Galleries

Photographer Tom Hanley worked closely with the Beatles throughout the 1960s and 70s and was often present when the band were "off duty" behind closed doors Photograph: Tom Hanley/Proud Galleries

Hanley and Lennon were to remain close during the latter's solo career. Here, the photographer captures John and Yoko at the Tittenhurst Estate in Ascot, 1971 Photograph: Tom Hanley/Proud Galleries

Lennon tickles the ivories at home in Ascot, 1971 Photograph: Tom Hanley/Proud Galleries

Spindel's photographs capture Lennon shortly before his death as he recorded the Double Fantasy album in November, 1980 Photograph: David M. Spindel/Proud Galleries

Lennon at the mixing desk during the recording of Double Fantasy. November, 1980 Photograph: David M. Spindel/Proud Galleries

Five days after John Lennon is shot dead by Mark David Chapman, fans keep vigil outside the New York building where Lennon lived. Photograph: Jim Marchese/Proud Galleries