Statue of Beatles' Manager, Brian Epstein, in Liverpool - and hotel where you can stay which was his home

 At last. (since 22nd August 2022) The statue of the Beatles is there in Liverpool and Beatles are still Alive. Epstein has been dead a long time. Since 1967. (1934-67) He didn't write songs. He didn't perform. What did he do?

He managed the Beatles and many other famous Liverpool singers and groups. Gerry and the Pacemakers. Cilla Black.

What did he do for the Beatles? He got them out of their scruffy look into the smart look. He got them their first contract.

In Liverpool you can see the statue of Epstein, the statues of the Beatles, take a walking tour of Liverpool, seeing the Cavern, and Strawberry Fields, immortalized in Lennon's song. And stay in the Epstein House guest house which has 9 en suite bedrooms and lots of memorabilia of the Beatles and Epstein.

Although he was rumoured to have committed suicide, he had taken only six pills, which in combination with alcohol was his undoing.

The hotel, previously a house where Epstein had lived.

More Information from these websites

http://www.epsteinhouse.co.uk/

E-mail: patrick@epsteinhouse.co.uk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Epstein

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2679/brian-epstein

https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/long-awaited-statue-of-brian-epstein-unveiled-in-liverpool/

 

Beatles Statue in Liverpool - photo opportunity

Statue of the Beatles in Liverpool. From Wikipedia.

A statue of the Fab Four has been unveiled in Liverpool. The Beatles last played there in December 1965.
The statue shows Paul, George, Ringo and John all strolling along Pier Head.

This photo is from Wikipedia which has lots of photos of the Beatles and of them in the USA.

You can follow a Beatles trail around Liverpool. If you are from overseas you could arrive at the Liverpool John Lennon airport.

Your Trip physical / mental list
1 Liverpool John Lennon Airport
2 Cavern Club
3 Beatles Statue
4 Strawberry Fields (in the song)
5 London, Abbey Road zebra crossing
6 London Beatles tour
7 Scotland Mull of Kintyre (in the song)
8 Beatles in the USA

Other people associated with the Beatles:
Cilla Black
Brian Epstein
Yoko Ono
Linda McCartney

Make your own list of your favourites
Songs
Books
Films

Any unfavorites? The sculptor Andy Edwards, said 'Everybody has a Beatles story. '

I do, too.
I remember trying to use the Beatles songs to teach English as a foreign language in Singapore. I said:
'This song is: "We all live in a yellow submarine." Do you understand?'
Blank looks.
I explained tried to explain submarine.
I still got blank looks.
Eventually one of the girls said helpfully, 'I thought you said they lived in Liverpool?'

Useful Websites

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_John_Lennon_Airport

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-35007964 (Story of the statues Dec 2015)

http://www.cavernclub.org/beatles-tours/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles

Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer.

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