The Garden Gnome Heist George Harrison’s Mischief in the Dead of Night

Title: “The Garden Gnome Heist: George Harrison’s Mischief in the Dead of Night“ Date & Place: November 1978, Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames, England In the chill of November 1978, at Friar Park, the stately home of George Harrison in Henley-on-Thames, an unexpected and amusing incident unfolded—one that involved a prank-loving George Harrison and a series of pilfered garden gnomes. Harrison, known not just for his musical prowess but also for his whimsical sense of humor, decided to play a mischievous game under the veil of darkness. Determined to add a dash of playfulness to his friend’s life, he embarked on a covert mission with a few cohorts in tow. Under the cover of night, Harrison and his friends stealthily infiltrated the gardens of Friar Park. Their target? The garden gnomes, innocently stationed among the greenery. With a sly grin and the thrill of mischief, Harrison began collecting these gnome figurines one by one, carefully transporting them from their
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