101
SHOPPING & RETAIL
31 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE
Tel: 0151 236 8066
THE BEATLES
SHOP
When in Liverpool, it would be
remiss not to visit The Beatles
Shop, whether you’re an ardent
fan of the mop-haired ‘60s icons
or possess a more casual interest.
Since first opening in 1983, this
cracking basement shop on
Mathew Street has been hawking
signed Beatles memorabilia and
all manner of products related
to the Fab Four. From John
Lennon pencil toppers to t-shirts,
keychains, slippers and magnets,
the cavernous shop is a must-see
attraction, particularly for hardcore
fans. Needless to say, Beatles
music can be heard emanating
from the shop throughout the
week, the band’s timeless hits
playing on a vintage 1959 jukebox.
Pop in and browse through a
dizzying collection of merchandise
whilst reacquainting yourself with
the band’s extensive oeuvre. While
some items play on novelty value
– Paul McCartney limited edition
stamp collection, anyone? – there
is a pleasing mix of kitsch products
and bonafide collectibles. Genuine
vinyl from the 1970s is firmly in the
latter bracket, while mugs, wigs,
sunglasses and baseball caps
might more accurately be included
in the former. Incidentally, the
Beatles Shop organises an annual
auction of Beatles items every
August. Head along to see what
goodies go under the hammer; you
might just make a steal.
