Told you so.

I lost my momentum at the end, but suggested tour routes are kind of useless unless you're planning a trip. So I skimmed that part.

That's just it, it's whetted my appetite. I discussed with Mrs MJB last night about a trip to Liverpool in August. Rather reluctantly, she agreed! I say "Good on her"....

I lost my momentum at the end, but suggested tour routes are kind of useless unless you're planning a trip. So I skimmed that part.

By the official, you mean having booked it through the National Trust? I thought that was the case - I wouldn't expect to just turn up and be let in. But just to clarify, there's no need to go through this Beatles Tours company, is there?

No!

We booked at Speke Hall (which is where the NT tours depart from).

The website's been down for a while now. There's a phone number on their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/thecasb.....coffeeclub

PaulRamon – thanks for the suggestion. The all-day tour and the four-hour one both look good. There are no prices on the site as far as I can see, unfortunately. If I ever pay a return visit to Liverpool I'll consider it, though it'd probably be cheaper to drive up and find the places myself. The ones I really want to go to are Forthlin Road, Menlove Avenue and the Casbah.

Joe – unless you are on ...]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:48:36 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-books/liddypool-birthplace-of-the-beatles/#p2058 Beatles books http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-books/liddypool-birthplace-of-the-beatles/#p2058 I suppose the tours will pick up towards the end of the year. I'd rather visit with without the crowds.

mjb - The Casbah part is pretty cool. They should have added it to their business card, "The Quarrymen: available for parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, home renovations".

PaulRamon - thanks for the suggestion. The all-day tour and the four-hour one both look good. There are no prices on the site as far as I can see, unfortunately. If I ever pay a return visit to Liverpool I'll consider it, though it'd probably be cheaper to drive up and find the places myself. The ones I really want to go to are Forthlin Road, Menlove Avenue and the Casbah.

skye said:

Make any progress on this?

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I'm loving it! Have just finished reading all about the Casbah Coffee Club.  I didn't know all the original things are still in the cellar. I went there years ago (sneaking round the back to take a photo) and had no idea what still lay within. I simply MUST go and visit it now, but it says "by appointment only" so I need to investigate. It's been granted English Heritage status which is good. Think I'll email Liverpool Tourist Board.......

Firstly, apologies to Joe and Icaramba?? for not answering their questions ...]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:08:49 +0000 http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-books/liddypool-birthplace-of-the-beatles/#p2051 Beatles books http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/beatles-books/liddypool-birthplace-of-the-beatles/#p2051 skye said:

Make any progress on this?

I'm loving it! Have just finished reading all about the Casbah Coffee Club.  I didn't know all the original things are still in the cellar. I went there years ago (sneaking round the back to take a photo) and had no idea what still lay within. I simply MUST go and visit it now, but it says "by appointment only" so I need to investigate. It's been granted English Heritage status which is good. Think I'll email Liverpool Tourist Board.......

skye said:No kidding! I like to read in bed and between this book and Anthology it's kind of awkward.

You'll have big muscles in your arms.....but an aching neck!