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Abbey Road Studios

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9 story sections11 min 47 s in all

recording studio in London, England, UK

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation1:34

    Welcome to Abbey Road, a street that has become a global mecca for music lovers. Located in the quiet, suburban neighborhood of St. …

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  2. 2The Iconic Zebra Crossing1:21

    The Abbey Road zebra crossing is arguably the most famous piece of road markings in the world. Immortalized by the cover of The Beatles' 1969 album 'Abbey Road,' this crossing was granted Grade II protected status in 2010—the…

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  3. 3The Studio Wall and the Gift Shop1:19

    Just outside the main studio gates stands the famous white wall, which serves as an ever-changing canvas for fans. It is a tradition to leave a message, a signature, or a lyric on these bricks, making it one of the few places in…

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  4. 4Studio Two: The Heart of the Beatles' Sound1:22

    Studio Two is often cited as the most famous recording room in the world. It was here that The Beatles recorded the vast majority of their output between 1962 and 1970. …

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  5. 5Technical Innovation and the TG Desk1:16

    Abbey Road has always been a center for technical experimentation. In 1968, the studio transitioned from valve-based mixing consoles to the first transistorized desks, known as the EMI TG12345. …

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  6. 6The Archive of Sound: Microphones and Tape1:17

    The microphone collection at Abbey Road is peerless, featuring vintage models that are still in use today. The Neumann U47 and U48, with their original VF14 valves, are prized for their rich, warm tone. …

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  7. 7The Echo Chamber and the 'SF Bathroom'1:12

    One of the most hidden secrets of Abbey Road is its acoustic echo chamber. In the days before digital reverb, the only way to add space to a recording was to play the sound through a speaker into a highly reflective room and…

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  8. 8Abbey Road Studios1:13

    As we leave Abbey Road, take a final look at the white townhouse that changed the world. This is more than a recording studio; it is a monument to the human capacity for innovation and artistic expression. …

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  9. 9Closing1:13

    As we leave Abbey Road, take a final look at the white townhouse that changed the world. This is more than a recording studio; it is a monument to the human capacity for innovation and artistic expression. …

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What is Abbey Road Studios?

Abbey Road Studios is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location시티오브웨스트민스터
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Total length11 min 47 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.5319, -0.1783
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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