Woolton Village
United Kingdom
WOOLTON VILLAGE AND CLUB: Woolton is an historic village dating back to the time of the Domesday book of 1086, will be forever has its place in the Beatles story. Home to St Peter's Church, John Lennon's childhood home and the grade II listed Woolton Village Club where the Quarryman once played.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Woolton Village, a historic and affluent enclave in South Liverpool that has recently been voted the 'best place to live in the Northwest' by the Sunday Times. As you stand in the center of the village, you are in a…
Listen in the app2St. Peter's Church and the Sunday School Years
St. Peter's Church is the spiritual center of Woolton Village and a site of immense importance in the John Lennon story. …
Listen in the app3The Grave of Eleanor Rigby: Fact and Fiction
In the churchyard of St. Peter's lies a gravestone that draws visitors from around the world: the final resting place of Eleanor Rigby. …
Listen in the app4St. Peter's Church Hall: 'The Day it Started Moving'
We stand now before St. Peter's Church Hall, arguably the most important site in the history of popular music. …
Listen in the app5Woolton Picture House: The Oldest Cinema in Liverpool
The Woolton Picture House, located on Mason Street, is a 'historic and architectural' gem. Opened on Boxing Day in 1927, it is the 'oldest cinema in Liverpool' and possibly the oldest in the Northwest. …
Listen in the app6The Elephant and the 'Lively' Village Pubs
Woolton Village is famous for its 'nice pubs' and 'independent businesses,' which contribute significantly to its 'best place to live' status. One of the most famous is The Elephant, which was singled out by the Sunday Times for…
Listen in the app7The Old Quarry and the Sandstone Foundations
To conclude our tour, we investigate the 'Old Quarry,' the site that gave Woolton its industrial roots and its name to John Lennon’s first group, The Quarrymen. The 'red sandstone' of Woolton was a valuable resource in the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our 'virtual tour' of Woolton Village, we find ourselves reflecting on why this 'quaint little village' is so enduringly popular. We have investigated the 'spiritual heart' at St. …
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What is Woolton Village?
Woolton Village is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.3755, -2.8652 |
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