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Council members back campaign to name Liverpool streets after two former Beatles

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Two members of the Liverpool City Council said Monday night that a move to have streets in the city named after former Beatles Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe has their backing and is a top priority.

According to David Bedford, author of the book "Liddypool," Culture and Tourism Councillor Wendy Simon and Councillor Malcolm Kennedy, a self-professed Beatles fan Bedford says, met with a local group Monday led by campaign organiser Gene Grimes. Kennedy said that the naming of a Liverpool street after Pete Best was guaranteed, and that he was also at the top of the list, too. Kennedy added that it would be a street with prestige and importance within Liverpool. He added there would also be greater recognition for Stuart Sutcliffe as an artist and member of the Beatles as well.

Also present for the meeting were Roag Best, Phil Glasser, Phil Melia of the Eleanor Rigby Hotel, Mrs. Ann O’Loughlin and Bedford. 
 
"There is a clear determination for the new ruling Labour group that the importance of The Beatles to Liverpool will be recognised . and even enhanced, which is great news for Beatles fans," Bedford said. 
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The current location of the Cavern Club, famed for the Beatles many shows there.
The current location of the Cavern Club, famed for the Beatles many shows there.
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  • robeekay 1 year ago

    I hope the street named after Stu will be near Gambier Terrace and the art school. Maybe Pete's street will be right in Hayman's Green.

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