BEATLES TOUR in LIVERPOOL

Join me on a self guided Beatles Tour in Liverpool, England. We’ll visit the Beatles Statues, the legendary Cavern Club, walk through Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields & see the childhood homes of John Lennon & Paul McCartney. 🇬🇧 See more of my UK videos here → bit.ly/mwt_UK
We’ll also visit the Eleanor Rigby Statue in Liverpool City Centre, take a stroll around Sefton Park looking for a famous Beatles landmark, visit the church where John and Paul first met & learn about the story behind the gravestone of Eleanor Rigby - is this what inspired the famous song or not?
Liverpool is packed full of Beatles sights and sounds - many of them inspiring songs that went on to become worldwide hits. We’ll explore the streets the band grew up in, look at where they hung out as kids and visit the places that turned four great musicians into the world’s most incredible band.
Here are the locations I visit on my Beatles Tour along with Plus Codes to help you find them on a map (copy and paste into Google Maps) -
The Beatles Statues in Liverpool City Centre (C233+RC Liverpool)
The Cavern Club (C246+GR Liverpool)
Eleanor Rigby Statue (C247+QC Liverpool)
Bandstand in Sefton Park (93J6+WP Liverpool)
Penny Lane Sign (93MG+P5 Liverpool)
Strawberry Fields (94H8+WP Liverpool)
John Lennon’s Childhood Home (94G9+VC Liverpool)
Paul McCartney’s Childhood Home (9492+VR Liverpool)
St Peter’s Church (94GJ+C9 Liverpool)
📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Introduction & Beatles Statues
📖 01:07 Cavern Club & Mathew Street
📖 06:04 Sefton Park & Beatles History
📖 08:09 Sefton Park Bandstand
📖 08:41 Penny Lane
📖 10:26 Strawberry Fields
📖 11:56 John Lennon’s Childhood Home
📖 13:00 Paul McCartney’s Childhood Home
📖 13:45 St Peter’s Church Liverpool
📖 14:39 Eleanor Rigby’s Grave
📖 15:35 Where Lennon & McCartney First Met
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[@MattWhitingsEurope]

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[@l.f.cliverpoolfilmclub4526]

Yes subscribed. Would appreciate a recipricate Matt. I do stuff on Liverpool Arts and business.

[@lynby6231]

You could’ve visited George Harrison’s home in Wavertree

[@somersetshep2701]

Peter Sutcliffe!!! Never new the Yorkshire ripper was part of the Beatles. I think you mean Stu Sutcliffe.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Oh boy!! That’s a bit of a clanger! Thanks for pointing it out - yes I meant Stu. No relation of course.

[@junplanas1403]

Stuart Sutcliffe.

[@sonnyboyde5887]

You’ve got to laugh though haven’t you, everyone knows who he meant 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s a great video so let’s give him credit. My dads picture is on the wall in the cavern, he’s sitting with the Beatles with a bottle of Beer in his hand , he was the first photographer and publisher / owner of the weekly news rag called “ The Mersey Beat “

[@patriciaulbrich5296]

Stuart Suttcliffe not Peter......😅

[@denislacombe4103]

Wow ! What a video ! Thank you very much indeed for sharing it with us! I am French i am 68 years old! I have been several times to England but unfortunately never to Liverpool !!! I'de like to! I love the Beatles! To me they are the most famous band all over the world!!! Thank you once again for this awsome video!!! It's worthy!!! Stay safe! God Bless! A French Man...

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hey Denis, thanks for your very kind comment - really pleased to hear you enjoyed the video! Hoping you can make it to Liverpool on your next trip to the UK!! All the best.

[@denislacombe4103]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Thank you Matt !!!

[@elliottg.1954]

Thanks for the video. The Cavern club closed in March 1973 after British Rail made a compulsory purchase of the warehouses. The basement which housed the Cavern Club (an old bomb shelter) was marked to be a ventilation shaft for the new Merseyrail underground railway . It was never built and the site became a car park. I think you will find that the original Strawberry Fields gates were taken into storage over ten years ago, and replaced with replicas. Nice to see all the sites anyway 👍

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information, Elliott. Very interesting to read! Much appreciated.

[@rossi6113]

Glad you enjoyed yourself. There is so much more around that area if you ever go back Johns primary school is just off Penny Lane and his Grammar school Quarry Bank is also nearby. His mum Julia was knocked down and killed by a car on Menlove Avenue and she is buried in nearby Allerton Cemetery. Brian Epsteins house is a few minutes drive away too. Queens Freddie Mercury once lived in Dovedale Towers which you would have passed on Penny Lane. Thank for the video.👍

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you Rossi, some wonderful information right there. So many historical places in such a small area, many of which I was unaware of. Thanks for the information, very interesting to read!

[@rossi6113]

@@MattWhitingsEurope A pleasure Matt. I am a Beatles nut and used to live in the area so it was a treasure trove for me. All the best pal.

[@georgeallman4997]

Wife and I visited Liverpool from June 24-27, 2022. Wish I had watched video prior. Great memories...

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hello George, thanks for watching. Hope you had a wonderful day in Liverpool, if you missed anything then at least you have an excuse to go back!

[@user-eq7mw1ej2u]

I really liked this video. I’m an American and in the late 1970s I discovered the Beatles. I kept hearing their songs on the radio and thought they were great songs…my brother was a big Stones fan during the 60s so he downplayed the Beatles. Anyway I hope one day to get over there and check out the Beatles sites!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

That's great, I'm a big fan too. I actually started listening to their music aged 10 - it's a long story. All my friends thought I was weird haha, not so much now. Hope you make it over here to Liverpool, it's a fantastic place to visit especially if you're a fan of the Fab Four. Thanks for watching.

[@WS-1]

Thanks for posting . Great enthusiasm shown in exploring just some of what are many old Beatles haunts in the City and suburbs of Liverpool. For those who make the effort ,it is certainly a very rewarding experience .

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching! Totally agree, Liverpool is a fascinating city and well worth a visit!

[@razorramona9963]

Paul McCartney recently signed that Penny Lane sign that's why it's been secured

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thought as much. Sounds like a sensible decision to make sure it's properly secured to the wall. Thanks for the information.

[@Nyck461]

Great video. It is very impressive how the Beatles made so much history making Liverpool so famous.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes they were certainly one of a kind. Very satisfying to visit some of the places I'd heard them singing about in their songs.

[@JayFal68]

Nice to see videos of my home city and I like to see what other people think of it

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, Jayne. Liverpool was amazing and the Beatles history was the icing on the cake. Thanks for watching!

[@ploppill34]

I honestly thought about flying over from America to visit Liverpool so I could see all these Beatles sites but after watching This video and seeing what a tourist trap it is I'll pass

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Still worth doing I think, you can find plenty off the beaten track such as the church where John and Paul met that I showed at the end!

[@SnowWhite-ox3um]

So Liverpool is all about the Beatles as it should be! I would love to go there one day.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

There's lots to see but the Beatles are a big part of the city's history. Hope you make it there some day!

[@lynby6231]

I don’t know if you are aware but Liverpool was founded in 1207ad and granted city status in 1880, during ww2 it was headquarters of western approaches and credited with being responsible for winning the battle of the Atlantic which was critical to Britain’s survival. All this before the Beatles, however they were responsible for putting our city on the global map

[@ahtepacholiztli]

And Anfield

[@svetlanaradosavljevic2328]

the best of all time the Beatles

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hard to argue with that! 😀

[@rinaldo8754]

As a beatle fan I want to say: thank you for making this video! I enjoyed it and learned a couple of things I didn't know :)

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching the video, Ri. Glad you enjoyed it and were able to learn a thing or two! 😃

[@arturoalcala724]

Thanks thanks thanks- greetings from Chicago Illinois ✌🏼✌🏼

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching! Hope all is well in the United States. 👍

[@poppybell8217]

I cannot believe that people allowed the original cavern to get demolished!!

[@sirgalahad1470]

This was a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comment!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Love all of the Beatles History. Did not know there was an Eleanor Rigby statue. Original Penny Lane sign is a great find! Wow, even the childhood homes. What a historic church grounds! Great job with this one Matt!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you, much appreciated. Love the Beatles so this one was a real pleasure to make!

[@TheACCars]

Thanks Mike Love

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

There used to be plastic PENNY LANE SIGNS but BEATLES FANS kept ripping them off for souvenirs but now they are painted on the wall..😁🤞🎸🎼

[@jamestowell2499]

Most interesting. Thank you.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, James.

[@celsofukuhara1794]

In the cemetery scene, a beautiful instrumental version of You're always on my mind

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Very fitting!

[@holoarcade]

Super video, really liked it being so concise but yet very informative. Thanks!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching. 👍

[@maryharvey724]

Thank you for a well researched and nicely shot and narrated film. Liverpool is so interesting to we Americans. Many immigrants sailed from Liverpool to New York. Albert docks is fascinating and the Beatles Bus Tour was so much fun. Thank you for an enjoyable look.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hi Mary, thanks for your comment - very kind of you. I'm really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video, I certainly enjoyed the few days I spent in the city. All the best!

[@marcintime]

Thanks for a fabulous, hugely enjoyable video tour!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Really enjoyed my day!

[@susanjones5322]

I love The Beatles. I love this!! Thank you so much.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Me too! Thanks for watching, Susan. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Thanks man! I’m going to Liverpool tomorrow and you gave me the key spots linked to Beatles.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

You’re welcome, have a wonderful time! 👍

[@andrewrobinson2565]

The Beatles Museum on Mathew Street is run by Roag Best, Pete Best's younger brother. St. Peter's church hall was on the opposite side of the road 🎉.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information, always good to learn a bit more!! 👍😃

[@Skin-ve2tt]

6:55 - Never realised that the Yorkshire Ripper played for The Beatles! - I'm sure his name was Stuart! 🤣🤣

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I think you might be right!! 😂😂😬😬

[@Patrick-fj4vz]

Great post! I'm glad you mentioned that it's not the original Cavern Club. A lot of people don't know.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Patrick, I often wonder how anyone thought filling the original one in was a good idea! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

[@afsanaparvez6112]

Your video is by far the best beatles tour vid I have seen you have a fantastic introduction summing up the video and give great insight in your entire tour

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate you saying. Love the Beatles so it was a privilege to see where they spent their younger years and to document it in this video.

[@tonifoster1835]

Was there 2 weeks ago, loved it

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad to hear it! Great city.

[@gundersonflooringanddesign4064]

Thank you for doing such a great video!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@aungphyo241]

I've never been to England but I will be there one-day. As huge fan of Beatles and Queens, these guys influence me a lot. Thank you very much for your excellent introduction, explanation of Beatles history and historical locations. Keep it up.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for your kind words, Aung. I listened to a lot of the Beatles music when growing up so I found the whole experience fascinating. I appreciate you watching!

[@paulgallacher5384]

Fun fact. On Penny Lane there is a pub called Dovedale Towers. It used to be a hotel in the 60's and Freddy Mercury stayed there for 6 months when he was in a Liverpool band before Queen.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

@@paulgallacher5384 Very interesting, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing that with us, Paul.

[@lemonj5658]

@@paulgallacher5384 I never knew that either. Thanks for that info.

[@MrsLynB]

Also dovedale School around the corner from dovedale Towers. A number of famous people attended this school including John Lennon. Yoko Ono had over the years donated large sums of money to the school. Both my children attended the school. Benefited from those donations. We did live off Penny Lane but we moved a couple of times. We now live just around the corner from where John Lennon lived when he was born till about 3 yrs old I think with his Mum. Newcastle Road. His Mum Julia worked at the shops at the bottom of my road on Woolton road. She worked in a cafe. Different shop now. X.

[@jjslifeineurope1132]

Thank you for Sharing a wonderful Video..stay safe and Healthy..god bless you

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, love the Beatles so this was a lot of fun to make! Thanks for watching.

[@victoriafernandez6577]

Thank you so much for this video..taking my adult sons there next week...can't wait..coming from Toronto

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

You're very welcome, Victoria. Hope it proves useful. Thanks for watching, love Canada by the way! 👍

[@grbbbc]

Visiting in June can’t wait.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I hope you have a wonderful trip! Enjoy.

[@grbbbc]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Thank you Matt, great video very enjoyable.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you for saying, comments like this make my day! 😁. Enjoy your visit!

[@MegaNeil1955]

good job - well done!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you! 😃

[@hricman]

Thank you for so magnificent video

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterhenry7531]

Well done Matt … good detail … great memories too … good luck … 👏🔆👏

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind words, Peter!

[@marpatmarver]

Fantastic video

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you very much for saying. ☺️

[@lifeonthemargins]

Thanks a lot for the great informative video- As l am returning to Liverpool this summer after 15 years, l‘ll have to study your other works in detail. Thank you again and have a great day!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck for your trip this summer, I bet the place has changed a bit in 15 years - have a good one!!

[@bad.wolf.4]

absolutely fantastic video, ill visit myself someday

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you! Good luck in making it to the city, it's a wonderful place (especially if you like the Beatles!). Have a great day!

[@paint1955]

Liverpool is high on my Bucket List

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hope you make it there, Peter. Highly recommended.

[@beautifulstranger5628]

What a great video, heading to Liverpool this August and definitely going to have the Beatles tour.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Have fun!!

[@ceedoubleyou]

we did the Liverpool pilgrimige in 2016, fully recommend the guided taxi tour, surprised how much Mathew St has changed in just 6yrs.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Sounds great. Amazing to hear that Mathew Street has changed so much, it's funny but I've wanting to go there for about 20 years - should have gone earlier I guess. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@welltravelledlife]

We''re so excited to find your channel (we've subscribed). Heading to Liverpool in August and to the UK for August and September, so we're excited for your tips.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a wonderful time when you visit later on this year. Thanks for subscriving, I see you've got a channel so will take a look over the next few days. Happy travels!

[@VinnyPereira]

You missed the grave of John's uncle George ‘Too Good’ Smith. Mimi's husband. It's in St Peter's too

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

That's a shame, thanks for the heads up. I'll get it next time!

[@fleurslater5773]

Big fan of your work Matt.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, Fleur. Really appreciate you saying!

[@andrewrobinson2565]

John and Paul used to walk across Sefton Park when they went to each other's houses.🎉 Visited both on a National Trust tour. Recommended 👍👍. Fab and gear. +1

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you! Next time I’m going to try and get a tour of those houses - I bet they’re fascinating places to visit!

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

I went there a while back while visiting the wife's family, we had a great time touring. I took photos of Liverpool & the beatles museum who asked me online if they could use them in their brochures. The cavern then was quite a depth & hot. But overall I found the people friendly & helpful.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, Dave. Sounds like you had a great time in Liverpool and you got to see plenty of sights related to the Fab Four!

[@patriciacollier128]

Fantastic thankyou

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrsLynB]

That I’m the photo & in the video is not the barber shop hun. It’s further up opposite the old bus stop. Paul was there a year or so ago with James Cordon. There was a few errors but in the whole good video x

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information regarding the Barbers shop, I'll keep that in mind if I visit again. Will see if I can catch the James Cordon episode on YT! Thanks for watching!

[@steveflavell6068]

Great video..

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@vmfutebol7552]

Great video

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the visit

[@crumblefest]

Good Show Old Bean...Bag Boy...

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Kevin.

[@vinyldealer9737]

great vid - cheers

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@lustforlife358]

Super well presented video Matt, Subscribed.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, Paul. Glad you think so. Welcome aboard!

[@mikeysaint4368]

Two days ago, the doors to the "faux Cavern" were wide open at about 10am, and it was all lit up, so I took a wander down the steps to have a look. Some miserable sod in cargo shorts came up and rudely barked "We're closed!" There was no sign saying it was closed. Crappy customer relations. On the plus side, the taxis doing Beatles tours are brilliant. We had a guy called John. Great bloke. Yesterday, we also had guided tours inside John's and Paul's houses (Mendips and Forthlin Road), which were very good. Mathew Street, though, is a bit too touristy, and Cargo Shorts Man was a ****.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Kinda their own fault for leaving the doors open to a popular tourist attraction, there's no need to be rude in that situation. I bet the house tours were great? When I was stood outside Paul's house taking some photos a tour group left and the lady said that there might be some availability the next day, sadly I was heading up to Blackpool in the evening so I couldn't make it but I would have loved to take a loom around inside. I understand there's a strict 'no video' rule, is that right?

[@mikeysaint4368]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Unfortunately, you're right. To get indoor video you have to watch the Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke. I was hoping for a booklet or postcards containing photos of the insides (even for a few quid) but there weren't any available. Screengrabs from the Carpool Karaoke seem to be the best you can get. Probably best not to post them online though!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

It would have a been a great experience but probably not the best of video ideas for my channel. 😂

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I bet someone somewhere is really kicking themselves for filling in the old Cavern Club's basement! Sefton Park really was stunning from the shots you showed us. I really enjoyed listening to their history as you were in the park and as the video continued on after. I know their songs, but not much more about them! I think this video was truly fantastic, definitely one of my favourites of yours. I feel like I know so much more about a band I probably should have already known more about! 🤣 Thank you!!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yes whoever made that decision surely regrets it these days - was quite a controversial thing to do even back then. It's a shame as I would have loved to visit the actual stage where they once played! Glad you like the video, I knew I had to do a Beatles related video whilst I was in the city - just couldn't resist. As I travelled around I realised that I could easily make a part two some day as there's so much to see and talk about!

[@rossi6113]

There is still a lot of anger in some quarters about the original Cavern being destroyed. A disgraceful act of vandalism (and corruption)

[@Supeeersonic]

I like This video ❤ The Beatles Never Die !✔️

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you, the work 'legendary' is overused these days but the Beatles are worthy of the word. Thanks for watching!

[@allenjuanites4403]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

👍👍👍

[@arturoalcala724]

You are the best.✌🏼

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Very kind, thanks!

[@tracyjacobs7862]

Excellent and to the point, unlike some tour guides who waffle about any old rubbish 😆

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Tracy, appreciate your feedback. I do try and keep on point!

[@terryhorne2582]

Hi from Liverpool, I was working in the Casbah a couple of years ago, the place where it all began for the lads, it's been converted to a hotel, but the old Casbah is still up & running, heard some great stories about the lads from Pete Bests brother " Rogue" one was how Paul, John & George got given the basement to do up as place where their teenage mates could meet up & do their own thing ( later to become the Casbah) John got caught scratching his name on the wall with his penknife by Mona ( Petes mam) she gave him a smack across the head, it's still on the wall & so is his scratched name above the small stage where they played, with the words " I'm back also, that was returning from Hamburg, they got told off for painting the ceiling green, so they painted it black with silver stars ( still there) apparently George painted the part above the stage with a different colour because they ran out of black. Its like stepping back in time as you go in.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information, Terry! Fascinating to read your comment, I had not heard of the Casbah before so I'm going to do a bit of reading up on it. Sounds like a very historical place, glad to hear it has been preserved! Thanks again.

[@terryhorne2582]

No problem Matt, I'm 67 now & retired, but I was brought up listening to the Beatles because my older sister " Jessie " used to go & watch them in the Cavern & she had a vanity case record player on which their records were played, we lived right by the Institute college where John & Paul went to, also the bottom of our street was " Rice street " where the pub " Ye old Crack" is & the lads had a few pints. Talking of pints, another story from Rouge was, his mam had a big dog named Satan & every day they put their scraps of food in a big pan for him to have next day, so one night John, Paul & George ( no Ringo on the scene yet) went out on the ale in that area of West Derby & on returning to Petes House they were very hungry & warmed this pan of what they thought was stew up to eat, next morning Mona entered the room where they were all just waking up, seen all the plates lying around & asked what all the mess was? They said sorry Mona, we were so hungry we ate all that lovely stew you left, when she told them who it was for, their faces dropped & they ran for the toilet. You should visit the Casbah, Rouge does a tour there & you will hear stories that are new to a lot of Beatles fans, he was actually born in that house while the lads sat on the stairs smoking. Happy days eh.

[@robbiemcc4355]

Fab ✌ my home .

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, Robbie! 👍

[@tombrophy586]

The guy is telling us every thing we know.😂 He's talking like we never heard of them.😂😂😂

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

😂😂😂 Too funny!! My sides are hurting. 😂😂😂

[@santiagodelcastillo4452]

Excellent video! I’m so excited because I want to make the same tour as you during February😄

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Santiago, I’m glad you like the video. I hope you have a wonderful time when you get to visit in February. Make sure you take your warm cloths - it will be really cold that time of year. If you need any more information about the video just let me know. All the best!

[@santiagodelcastillo4452]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Wow i didn’t knew about the cold weather, thank you! Like that I’ll be ready and I have other question, from the Cavern Club to Strawberry fields, penny lane and all those places, do you went by uber, taxi or public transport??😁

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Sounds like you’re going to have a great trip! Well the Cavern Club is in the centre of the city, as are the Beatles statues. I was staying in the city centre so both were walkable. The last they bits I drove to since I had my own car but you can get to all using public transport, however it may take you a bit longer. Uber and taxis would do the trick but be considerably more expensive. Hope that helps.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

They've just unveiled a BRIAN EPSTEIN STATUE in LIVERPOOL and the crowd there are singing BEATLE SONGS it's on KZbin so have a look 😁🤞🎸🎼

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Sounds good, maybe something to include in the follow up if I ever do one! Where exactly is it?

[@eduardoolivera988]

Hola Matt!! Me encanto tu video y la historia de los 4 genios, tuve la suerte de visitar Liverpool en 2011 y hacer un tour con un taxi por 4 horas y recorrer todo con Phill Gerard como guía, una experiencia única te cuento que yo compraba los discos en tiempo real, imagínate la sorpresa!!! Te mando un abrazo desde Argentina!!!! VIVA THE BEATLES!!!!!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Gracias por ver el video, Eduardo. Me alegro de haber podido traer algunos buenos recuerdos de su viaje en 2011; sin duda, es una experiencia maravillosa ver todos estos lugares famosos y lugares importantes sobre los que los Beatles escribieron en sus canciones. Gracias por ver, te mando saludos desde Argentina!!

[@brunoprovenzano4917]

Hola Eduarado, buenos dias. Te molesto porque estoy proximo a ir a Liverpool en el mes de Octubre y el dato del Taxi me encanto porque voy con mis padres. Tenes algun contacto que puedas facilitarme ? Desde ya gracias y disculpa las molestias

[@stormhawk3319]

Four cities altogether made The Beatles: Their home city of Liverpool of course Hamburg where they truly became The Beatles London where all their musical potential was allowed to happen New York for being their main platform in conquering America.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Very good point. Interesting stuff!

[@CatsForever04]

I went into jonh and pauls chilhood homes 😊

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I would love to do that - maybe next time!

[@johnquinn7068]

Very interesting, i knew Paul and George as we lived in Speke during the 1950s, and one of our favourite spots was the Speke Oglet shore at the bottom of Dungeon Lane, we used to walk along the shore to Hale Lighthouse, and back,

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information, I didn't know there was a lighthouse down that way - sounds like a lovely walk.

[@johnquinn7068]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Yes it is still there and one can see the Welsh hills across the River Mersey, Paul also lived at 72 Western Ave in Speke untill his mother Mary changed her job and the family had to leave and the city council's housing dept gave them a house at 12 Ardwick Rd also in Speke, Mike Mc cartney would also be there with his camera.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Sounds amazing, it's a really underrated part of England if you ask me. Interesting to know a little of the history there - thanks for that. I wonder if Mike every published those photographs?

[@johnquinn7068]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Only photo i have taken by Mike is of George on Dungeon Lane, have not seen his photo book so i wouldn't know.try googling his photo book and see if there are more photos of Dungeon Lane and the dhore.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Interesting, will do. Thanks!

[@robertbell9935]

The Penny Lane road sign behind the perspex screen. One thing you didn't seem to realise is that this sign was autographed by Paul McCartney during his Carpool Karaoke TV programme with James Corden and that is why a protective screen has been put across it.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hello Robert, thanks for bringing this to my attention - I didn't know that. I will have to watch the clip on KZbin!! Thanks for the information. 👍

[@robertbell9935]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Hi Matt you probably won't be able to see it just by looking at the video. It's fairly buried amongst the scribblings of others. But if you're actually looking at the sign, you would be able to spot it. Check out the Carpool Karaoke episode on youtube and you'll see Paul actually writing it.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Robert, will do.

[@camillalatini3649]

Hello can you help me to make a Beatles tour app? Are you a Beatles fun? How old are you? Would you go to Liverpool to make the Beatles tour? If yes, would you prefer a day tour including a some historical places or a night tour (like a pub crawl). The tour, it’s always about the Beatles. What would make you choose our app over other options (like a bus tour or a tour with a guide in person)? What would be appealing for you to see in the app? Any ideas on how to make the app more interactive with the Beatles fans?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hello there, I don't really have the time to help make a Beatles tour app at the moment, I doubt I have enough knowledge of the subject either. Thanks for the invitation though, good luck with your project.

[@tinyangel5020]

i don't know why I' crying but I am, gee its ridiculous, help me

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Let it out!

[@JeffKain]

I appreciate your video, dedication, and knowledge. Time and space are intriguing. It interests me more when the videographer does comparison shots of 'then and now' locations rather than general area location shoots. Seeing where John and Paul actually performed at the Village Fete would've been outstanding. Still, lovely and enjoyable. Best!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching Jeff, I like the 'then and now' photos too but they do throw up some copyright issues. Most of those old photos will have some kind of copyright restriction but you do raise an interesting point - I will keep it in mind for the future. Appreciate your feedback 👍

[@JeffKain]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Matt, it was late here in the States when I watched your thoughtful and enjoyable video. I was on my way out (in dreamland), half-dozing. Regardless, it takes a lot of time, skill, expense, and commitment to schlep around filming, editing, post-production, and producing. Not everything is possible and, as you well explain, we are limited and do our best not to infringe. That said, you excelled on every level. Your film was splendid! I will watch again and subscribe. Stay warm and safe. Best, Jeff

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated.

[@jesmardepaula1141]

BRATLES❤❤❤❤

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

😀👍🎵

[@reneestewart9425]

Oh my goodness I have no idea where you heard that John and Paul got together and wrote and came up with the concept Sergeant peppers lonely hearts club band. Paul was flying back with Mal. He shared the idea of coming up with them being different characters. Mel said something and Paul thought it was Pepper and that collect and became Sergeant peppers. Paul had to persuade John and George to get into this idea. And this isn’t just hearsay. You can hear it in the band mates on words on KZbin. So this is so bizarre did they tell you there that that’s what that merry-go-round wants. Also please ignore errors I do not type. Many of you that use the mic understand what I mean. But I have visual issues so it’s real hard to go back over and edit. But generally people can figure it out lol

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Fascinating story about the name 'Sgt Pepper' and how it came from a misunderstanding about salt and pepper. Always interesting to hear about these snippets of information!

[@khaledtoujour7590]

Thank you from Algeria .too much useful information ..greetings mate .

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much khaled, glad you found the video helpful. Hope all is well in Algeria! Greetings!!

[@khaledtoujour7590]

@@MattWhitingsEurope woud you please show blackpool one day ..when it is an oppirtunity ? I would be grathful 🙂

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I actually already have a video of Blackpool. Take a look at this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXitZKSgipujqbc

[@khaledtoujour7590]

@@MattWhitingsEurope aw thank you I like your accent by the way 👍👍👍

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks!

[@marcymcvay-smith7541]

CRUISE me!!

[@JayFal68]

The John Lennon statue in Mathew Street had a different head years ago, it was like his Rock N Roll album cover and it was stood on a set of stairs further down the street too. Theres photos of it online still. Only my friend Lynn and I ever noticed that his body and head don't match anymore 😂

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Ha that's an interesting snippet of information, I wonder how many other people have noticed it? I wonder what the story behind it is?

[@JuanLopez-ef5pr]

" One of the most "....is always wrong. THE most successful and important musical group in history

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hard to argue with that, Juan!

[@paulmcdonough1093]

pink floyd are better

[@curtisholmes9988]

You should’ve showed Paul’s signature on the penny land sign

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hi Curtis, to be honest I didn't realise it was there until a few people commented on the videos and told me! Pretty cool!

[@kailoonliv7611]

YNWA🤟

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Great song 🎵🎵🎵

[@paulgallacher5384]

Just where you were standing when talking about Paul and John meeting at the church fete there was a bench. Just to the left of it as facing it is the grave of John's uncle (Mimi's husband) George Smith.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

That's interesting, thanks for letting me know. Lots of history there for sure.

[@paulgallacher5384]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Yeah, Liverpools manager who won 3 European cups is buried there too. Bob Paisley.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yes I actually saw that whilst I was there but unfortunately it didn't make it into the video. Really interesting place. I guess he's a bit of a legend in Liverpool too?

[@paulgallacher5384]

Just a bit lol

[@paulgallacher5384]

I live within viewing distance of Paul's home. I probably saw you doing your video lol

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Ha yes you probably did! How busy does it get with tourists? I would imagine it's been fairly quiet the last few years with the pandemic and all?

[@paulgallacher5384]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Yeah it was quiet but not completely dead. They stopped the mystery tour bus but folk were still finding their way there. You get a steady flow of buses and cabs daily.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I saw one other person whilst I was at the house and he was the same guy I had bumped into at Lennon's about half an hour earlier. Whilst there we saw a tour guide leave with a couple of people, she said that we might be able to get a tour in the coming days but unfortunately we were both leaving town the next day - it's a real shame as I would have loved to go inside.

[@paulgallacher5384]

I think some people are dissappointed when they realise that only special tours can go inside.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yes I'm sure you are right. If I come back to the city in the future I'm definitely going to try and get on a tour of the house.

[@andrewhudson8966]

Someone should point out that the place is Strawberry Field not Strawberry Fields.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information, point well made.

[@jchow5966]

Is The Cavern Club still open? I heard that it had a hard time during the pandemic…. Hope it is still open.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yeah it's still open, hopefully it will continue to be long into the future!

[@ellonysman]

How was the original Cavern basement get filled in? Concrete ya mean?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

It was bought by British Rail in the 1970's and they filled it in (presumably with concrete) so that they could build a ventilation shaft through the area. I don't think the shaft was ever built because water was found nearby and abandoned their plans. Pretty sad really, I don't know what the feasibility is to digging it out again one day. I'd be interested to learn more myself!

[@oct9AFD]

Did you say "Peter Sutcliffe"?? Ok, i assume it was just a mistake Great video, mate!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Guilty as charged! Sorry about that, I must have gotten my names mixed up! I didn't even spot it when editing the video, someone else pointed it out and I couldn't believe it until I watched it back. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@KarynLaura]

Hi. Do you happen to know if these places are (power) wheelchair accessible? I’m a huge Beatles fan and going to Matthew Street would be so awesome. 😊

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hello Karyn, the Cavern Club in Mathew Street is wheelchair accessible. The lift from street level to the club in the basement is not available to the general public so a member of staff will assist. Mathew Street itself will be fine as it's flat but the other pubs and clubs will be a bit hit and miss depending on their facilities. Strawberry Fields is wheelchair accessible and Penny Lane is just one flat long street so should be fine. For more info on the Cavern Club take a look at this link --> www.cavernclub.com/disabled-access/ Hope that helps.

[@KarynLaura]

@@MattWhitingsEuropeWow! Thanks for responding. Thanks for the info. I know accessibility will unpredictable and would take a push wheelchair to be able to be pulled up a step or two. Thanks again. 😊

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

You're welcome! Have a great trip.

[@princessriley3335]

How long does it take to do this tour on foot?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

It’s about a 10 mile walk to do this on foot so about 3.5 hours of walking for the average person. That doesn’t take into account stopping to look around so I’d imagine you’d need a whole day if you’re planning to walk it. Public transport might be an option. Hope that helps.

[@jas20per]

Do not take this as criticism you did a good job of things, BUT there is always a but isn't there you left out Richard Starkie's house and the Roundabout at Penny Lane Allerton road junction. Mathew Street today is just a commercial attraction the Cavern isn't the Cavern just name only, the Crack pub was one of their favourites also the Grapes at the bottom of Mathew Street.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the constructive feedback, always good to know what I missed - I probably need to start compiling a list for a part 2! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@bbsoni4814]

if anyone was the 5th beatles it was Brian Epstein....he made The Beatles and was very close to them

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Fair point, most people seem to think it was either Brian Epstein or George Martin, with Paul McCartney citing both at one time or another. There's even a Wikipedia article on the subject --> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Beatle

[@bbsoni4814]

@@MattWhitingsEurope there's a precious footage of John and George right after Brian's death , they say " we can't pay tribute to Brian with words, he was one of us"...that means everything

[@tarciontrip]

5:00 Does anybody know the name of this song??? Or at least can type the lyrics?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

No sorry, it just happened to be on in the background when I was taking a look around. Talented guy though!

[@anthonyrowe7805]

Who was the young lad on stage at the Cavern and what was he singing?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Unfortunately I don't know. I did try and figure it out when editing the video together but couldn't find the answer.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

If anyone does know I'll gladly add a link to the video's description if you send me the details.

[@stephenbrown4211]

Went to Liverpool just recently and did the Magical Mystery Tour. It was a week after the new Brian Epstein statue was unveiled. Also a temporary statue called the John Lennon Peace memorial had been unveiled at the top of Penny Lane. My wife wanted to get some pictures so later we made a detour and parked in a side street. She went to get her photos and I stayed in the car as out daughter didn't want to go. Then there was this surreal moment as I sat there. Looking out the window I saw a replica of John's psychedelic yellow Rolls drive past

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Haha I love that the yellow Rolls Royce drove past, I bet you did a double take on that! I'd like to go back at some point and do a second video with all the bits I didn't include in this one. The Brian Epstein statue would be high on my list. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you had a fun time in Liverpool!

[@stephenbrown4211]

@@MattWhitingsEurope we certainly did. It was actually our second visit in two months as we had gone there to see Elton John. We visited the Beatles Story and Mathew Street and wanted to come back to do the MM Tour. Also visited the Beatles Museum and toured Strawberry Field. Love the place

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

You really covered a lot of ground there Stephen, I really wish I had of gone inside the Beatles Story - was it good?

[@stephenbrown4211]

@@MattWhitingsEurope yes well worth a visit.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Stephen, have a great day!

[@meanthony5474]

Wrong barber shop shown on penny Lane...now called Tony slavins..also when you showed Penny Lane sign you forgot to mention Paul had signed the penny Lane sign during the carpool karaoke show...Aunt mimi ..pronounced..Me.Me..not Mimmy ...Great video though...

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the excellent information, I have learnt a thing or two! I actually didn't know that Paul McCartney had signed the sign on Carpool Karaoke, I will have to look out for that clip on YT. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@wallflower1100]

@@MattWhitingsEurope Yes, wrong barbers shop on Penny Lane, Paul visits the correct one on carpool karaoke, great video....

[@ralph929]

its stuart stutcliff not peter stutcliff

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Ralph, a few people have pointed that out - my bad! Unfortunately I can't go back and change it, although I may look into what else I can do about it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@brianmorrison9168]

Great video ... just a pity there seems to be a lot of graffiti spoiling some of the famous places

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks Brian, yes the graffiti is a shame! No need for it!