- The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story is an
exhibition andmuseum dedicated to the leading 1960s groupThe Beatles . It is based inAlbert Dock ,Liverpool ,England .History of the museum
The
Beatles Story is located on Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock. The attraction opened in1990 and has since welcomed over two million visitors from around the world.At the Beatles Story, the story of the rise of the 1960s band The Beatles is told. There is an audio guide narrated by
John Lennon 's sister, Julia.The story begins at
Woolton Village Fete, wherePaul McCartney tells how he first metJohn Lennon . On view are some of the original instruments played by John and hisSkiffle band and the Casbah Coffee Club.Three years later, the band was in
Hamburg ,Germany . John, Paul, George, Stuart and Pete played as The Beatles at theStar Club .Next the story moves back to Liverpool and the
Cavern Club at the height of theMerseybeat era, with recollections from Cavern Club regulars.London is the next stop with a behind the scenes look atAbbey Road Studios , hearing howGeorge Martin almost rejected The Beatles before jetting off to theUSA and the hysteria ofBeatlemania .The history behind the groundbreaking
Sgt. Pepper album is presented, followed by an underwater experience in theYellow Submarine .Finally, the break-up of the band, the role they played in the overthrow of the
Soviet Union , their solo projects and the legacy of The Beatles are covered.Other key highlights include:
* John Lennon's iconic round spectacles
*Brian Epstein describes his first impressions of the Beatles
*George Harrison 's first ever guitar
* The world's only 'blue'White Album
* A never before heard interview with Paul McCartney
* The emotional and evocative White RoomThe Beatles Story exhibition is accompanied by a gift shop with a wide selection of official Beatles merchandise and souvenirs, including everything from records, CDs, and various other memorabilia.
Future developments
The Beatles Story has announced that it is planning a major expansion programme, which will more than double the existing floor space to provide new exhibition areas and improved visitor facilities, expected to open in spring
2008 to coincide with the city’s year asEuropean Capital of Culture .The planned expansion will include:
* Rooms celebrating the solo careers of George and
Ringo , in response to the wishes of many visitors. There will also be a number of improvements made to the existing Paul and John rooms.
* A “hands-on” interactive Children’s Learning Centre — this is part of the Beatles Story’s commitment to life-long learning and will greatly enhance the visitor experience for both school groups and families.
* A “family friendly” version of the Living History audio guide.
* A new temporary exhibition space to host themed changing exhibitions throughout the year.
* A café and relaxation area to complete the experience.
* Improved orientation area with enhanced group facilities.Visitor information
The Beatles Story is located in Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Other attractions in the Albert Dock include the
Tate Liverpool and theMerseyside Maritime Museum . Other Beatles-related attractions in Liverpool include251 Menlove Avenue (also known as 'Mendips') and20 Forthlin Road (the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney, respectively), theCavern Club ,Penny Lane , andStrawberry Fields .External links
* [http://www.beatlesstory.com/ Beatles Story website]
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