Mathew Street
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
As you turn the corner into Mathew Street, you are stepping into a narrow canyon of brick and history that has reverberated around the world. This is arguably the most famous street in the history of popular music, the birthplace…
Listen in the app2The Cavern Club: The Underground Birth of a Revolution
Standing before the entrance to the Cavern Club, you are at the ground zero of modern music history. The original club opened in January 1957 as a jazz venue, but it soon became the home of skiffle and rock 'n' roll. …
Listen in the app3The Magical Beatles Museum: Authentic Artifacts and Rarities
Just a short walk from the Cavern is the Magical Beatles Museum, one of the city's most impressive collections of authentic memorabilia. Founded by Roag Best—the brother of Pete Best, the Beatles' original drummer—the museum…
Listen in the app4The Grapes and the Pub Culture of Mathew Street
No tour of Mathew Street would be complete without a visit to its legendary pubs, most notably The Grapes. In the early 1960s, the Cavern Club did not serve alcohol, so between sets, the Beatles and their contemporaries would…
Listen in the app5Statues of the Legends: John Lennon and Cilla Black
As you walk down the street, you will encounter two of its most famous 'residents' in bronze form. The statue of John Lennon, leaning casually against a wall, is one of the most photographed monuments in Liverpool. …
Listen in the app6The Wall of Fame and the Legacy of the 'Fifth Beatle'
Running along one side of Mathew Street is the 'Wall of Fame,' a brick-by-brick tribute to the musical heritage of the city. Each brick is inscribed with the name of a band or artist who has performed at the Cavern Club, creating…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our walk down Mathew Street, take a moment to look back at the neon signs, the bronze statues, and the crowds of people who continue to be drawn to this narrow alleyway. Mathew Street is a testament to the power of…
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What is Mathew Street?
Mathew Street is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.4064, -2.9880 |
| Last updated |
