Stretch of Abbey Road made famous by the Beatles becomes protected landmark
ArtsBeat reports: Today, the stretch of Abbey Road where the Beatles were photographed for the cover of the album of the same title was designated a site of national importance, Reuters reported.
The street, in the St. John’s Wood district of northwest London, was designated a Grade II listed site by the British Department for Culture, Media and Sport, meaning that it cannot be altered without the approval of the local authorities.
In a statement, John Penrose, the minister for tourism and heritage, said, “It is a fantastic testimony to the international fame of the Beatles that -– more than 40 years on — this crossing continues to attract thousands of visitors each year, trying to mimic their iconic Abbey Road album cover.”
He added, “This London zebra crossing is no castle or cathedral but, thanks to the Beatles and a 10-minute photo shoot one August morning in 1969, it has just as strong a claim as any to be seen as part of our heritage.”
Paul McCartney said in a statement, “It’s been a great year for me and a great year for The Beatles and hearing that the Abbey Road crossing is to be preserved is the icing on the cake.”
The street, in the St. John’s Wood district of northwest London, was designated a Grade II listed site by the British Department for Culture, Media and Sport, meaning that it cannot be altered without the approval of the local authorities.In a statement, John Penrose, the minister for tourism and heritage, said, “It is a fantastic testimony to the international fame of the Beatles that -– more than 40 years on — this crossing continues to attract thousands of visitors each year, trying to mimic their iconic Abbey Road album cover.”
He added, “This London zebra crossing is no castle or cathedral but, thanks to the Beatles and a 10-minute photo shoot one August morning in 1969, it has just as strong a claim as any to be seen as part of our heritage.”
Paul McCartney said in a statement, “It’s been a great year for me and a great year for The Beatles and hearing that the Abbey Road crossing is to be preserved is the icing on the cake.”
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