In December 2010, the zebra crossing at Abbey Road was given a Grade Il listed status. A Grade Il listed building is defined as a UK building or structure that is "of special interest. warranting every effort to preserve it".
Grade 2 is a classification that can be applied to a wide variety of buildings and other structures, in a range of ages, styles and locations.
The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney. George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways: the band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in songwriting and artistic
presentation. the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements.
This pen contains a small piece of wood from the stage at Studio #2 at Abbey Road; where the Beatles recorded many of their hits.
