The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles

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Life-size figures representing the four members of The Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star (Richard Starkey), playing a gig. The artwork was originally intended for Chase Park opposite the Albert Dock, but was switched to Cavern Walks after plans for the park were postponed due to lack of resources.
Title

The Beatles

Date

1984

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 180 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

L2_MH_S249

Acquisition method

commissioned by Royal Life Assurance Ltd

Work type

Statue

Owner

Royal Life Assurance Ltd

Custodian

Liverpool City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

26th April 1984

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

shopping centre opening times

Inscription description

plaque: THE BEATLES / This statue which was sculptured by / JOHN DOUBLEDAY / was commissioned by Royal Life Assurance Ltd. / and donated to the City of Liverpool / on 26th April 1984 / the Statue was part funded by contributions / received from Beatles fans world wide.; plaque: THIS PLAQUE IS TO COMMEMORATE / THE CHARITABLE WORK UNDERTAKEN / BY / "FATHER TOM MCKENZIE / COMPERE TO THE BEATLES / WITH THANKS FROM BEATLES FANS WORLDWIDE

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Located at

Harrington Street, Merseyside

L2 6RE

Located inside Cavern Walks Shopping Cente.