Interesting Places in London: Abbey Road
London, the capital city of England in the United Kingdom of Great Britain, is one of the top pass destinations in Europe. One of the main reasons for the popularity of London is the fact that it has so many historically important buildings and landmarks as well as a number of world class tourist attractions. While many of the top places to visit are either directly or indirectly related to the Royal Family of Great Britain the ancient traditions and historical institutions add to the unique appeal of this wonderfully diverse city.
The United Kingdom has, for decades, had a deep love of favourite music. From the primeval skiffle groups to the latest pop bands such as Coldplay, Oasis and a multitude of small up and coming acts, it would appear that the UK has an endless supply of talented musicians and singers. Apart from short periods (such as those known for “Merseybeat” and “Madchester”) the city of London has been the music capital of the UK with acts from England, Scotland, Cambria and Northern Ireland having to “up sticks” and relocate there to progress in the music industry. Possibly the most famous period, during which London seemed to be the music capital of the world, is known as the “Swinging Sixties”.
One road in London is instantaneouslsy recognisable all over the world. However, it is only recognisable from a certain angle. The road is ‘Abbey Road’, well known as the cover of the Beatles album of the same name. The four members of the band are shown travel crossways the road, John in his white suit and Paul in barefeet.
The album cover whilst being iconic also left some fans feeling depressed and hysterical. The photograph was accredited as being proof that Paul was dead. (Paul was supposedly killed in motor accident) The list of clues in the album cover are too numerous to mention, but the most common ones are, Paul had his eyes closed, was barefoot, was smoking right handed (he was left handed), and he had his right foot forward whilst all the other Beatle members had their left feet forward.
The famed album acquired its study after the London street where it was recorded. The EMI studios were where the Beatles recorded a lot of their songs, which George Martin produced. The studios changed their study to Abbey Road Studios in 1970 when the band finished recording an album which later evidenced to be their last recording together.
Astonishingly, the Beatles are still as famous today as they ever were. They have fans (old and new) from all over the world making the pilgrimage every year to Abbey Road, London. The fans have to be patient, and move for the traffic to clear, before they can have their photos taken just like the Beatles did, travel crossways the black and white pedestrian crossing.
The studio is situated within a converted Georgian townhouse, in the fashionable residential area of St John’s Wood. The building has ample space for more than one studio as the garden has been encroached upon with buildings in this area too. The property next door is also owned by EMI, and is used by the recording artists working in the studios. In 1967 the Beatles recorded their remarkable album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band at the Abbey Road Studio. In total they spent over 18 weeks there.
The studios at Abbey Road are often listed with other famous British landmarks. The complex is considered one of the world’s most famous, and when preparing for a holiday in England one may contemplate visiting the famous street and being photographed outside the studios or on the pedestrian crossing.
Of course there are a great many other places to visit in London but, if you want to visit somewhere other than the usual tourist attractions of Buckingham Palace and similar places, then with only a little research, you will easily find a number of places in hidden London that are well worth visiting which are not on the usual tourist map of the city.
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