If you haven't been here before, you surely would expect something else. Strawberry Field is the name of a building in Liverpool neighbourhood of Woolton. The Salvation Army provided a orphanage in here which was opened on 7 July 1936. Originally a huge Victorian mansion, it was demolished and replaced by a smaller building in the early 70s.
During his childhood, John Lennon often came here to play on the site with his friends as it was just a short distance from his Mendips home. In 1967, the place became world-famous when the Beatles' song Strawberry Fields Forever was released.
The children’s home was closed in 2005 with the famous gates been removed to prevent any further damage to them. They were replaced by exact replicas in 2011 - still shining in brightest fire red.
Known from the famous Beatles song: Strawberry Field, Liverpool (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler )
The red gates of Strawberry Fields, Liverpool, once playground of John Lennon from the Beatles (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
Liverpool's famous sons in bronze
Where the Beatles' song becomes alive
Paul McCartney & John Lennon first met here
World-renowned training place for musicians
Liverpool's legendary launchpad of the Beatles
John himself near Cavern Club
British host & Pop icon
A tribute to the Beatles
The place where John lived with his aunt Mimi
Some Beatles hits were written in here
Where the Beatles' manager was born
In 1940, the Beatles' drummer came into this world
Sir Richard Starkey once lived in here
Where the quiet Beatles member spend some time
Liverpool's former maternity hospital
Just opposite impressive Liverpool Cathedral
Where the Fab Four played 27 times
Recording place of their first disc
Bronze sculpture of former Beatles' manager
One of the most influential bands of all times
Synthie Pop & New Wave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Death Metal & Grindcore since the 80s
Born at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
British Indie Rock from Liverpool
Chart breaking Pop band in the 80s
Former Indie Rock group
Known for their Three Lions hit