New images showing the inside of a former Liverpool ballroom which hosted John Lennon’s first wedding have been revealed ahead of the building’s transformation. City based developer, Caro Developments is preparing to transform the Parker Street neo-classical building into studio and one-bedroom apartments and has given a glimpse of the former ... Read More...
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Members of the public will have the chance to have their treasured Beatles memorabilia valued by experts at a special event at The Beatles Story this week. Auction house Julien’s Auction, based in Los Angeles, will put a price on items belonging to fans including a letter from John Lennon to ... Read More...
Rather than attempting to tell the whole story of the world’s most famous group, Ron Howard’s highly anticipated Fab Four documentary instead focuses on the history of the band through their touring years interspersed with remastered live footage - many of which never seen before. Although the subject matter has been ... Read More...
What's on in Liverpool: 2-15 September 2016 September 3 September Chas & Dave St George’s Hall Chas & Dave arrive in Liverpool with their ‘rockney’ blend of boogie-woogie piano and pre ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll for one night only at St George’s Hall. 3-4 September Fusion Festival Otterspool Promenade Fusion Festival heads to Liverpool for the first time. Headliners include ... Read More...
Liverpool will play host to the world premiere of Ron Howard’s upcoming documentary ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years’. The film will be shown at FACT on Wood Street at 6.30pm on Thursday 15 September, 30 minutes before it is due to be screened at London’s Leicester ... Read More...
The Beatles Story has teamed up with auction house Julien’s Auctions to appraise fan memorabilia at an event next month. Fab Four enthusiasts and merchandise collectors can have their paraphernalia valued up by experts at Memorabilia Day, set to be held at the Albert Dock attraction on 26 October. The public are ... Read More...
A history of blue plaques in the Liverpool City Region Words by Lawrence Saunders Join us as we take a look back at the buildings across the Liverpool City Region which have been honoured with their own blue badge and discover the stories behind their famous residents. John Lennon 251 Menlove Avenue, L25 - Erected ... Read More...
Made to measure: Manuel Cuevas interview From humble beginnings in a small Mexican village making prom dresses, to designing some of the most iconic outfits in rock ‘n’ roll history, fashion designer Manuel Cuevas has come a long way. Affectionately known as the ‘Rhinestone Rembrandt’, Manuel has worked with a client list ... Read More...
A new collage will be unveiled in Liverpool tomorrow (Tuesday 26 July) to celebrate the iconic Cavern Club’s 60th birthday. Local artist Philip Hayes was commissioned to create the piece as part of a series of commemorative events ahead of the venue’s milestone anniversary in 2017. Philip has previously worked on collages ... Read More...
Work to transform the city centre ballroom which famously hosted John Lennon’s wedding reception is underway. Reece’s Ballroom on Parker Street is to be redeveloped into 91 studio suites and one-bedroom apartments under plans from property investment firm Property Frontiers. The development, to be known as Parker Street Residences, will offer on-site ... Read More...