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Historic John Lennon memorabilia unveiled in Liverpool

1st June, 2017

Fifty years on from the UK release of The Beatles’ hit Strawberry Fields Forever, the iconic, original red gates from The Salvation Army’s children’s home have returned to Liverpool and go on public display today at the award-winning ‘The Beatles Story’ visitor attraction.

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Celebrate Father's Day with the Penny Lane Trust

31st May, 2017

The Penny Lane Trust are holding a special day on Sunday to celebrate Father’s day...

'A Day in the Life': The legacy of the Sgt Pepper record sleeve

31st May, 2017

The Salvation Army was honoured to be the beneficiary of ‘A Day in the Life of event’, hosted by the Hard Day’s Night Hotel and presented by Bluecoat.

Forever Strawberry Field

5th April, 2017

Internationally known as the inspiration for one of The Beatles finest songs, Strawberry Field was, for seventy years, also an inspiration for hundreds of Liverpool’s most vulnerable children as The Salvation Army offered them a safe and loving home away from tumultuous lives.

Strawberry Field and The Beatles: the legacy of a Liverpool landmark

5th April, 2017

Much like The Cavern Club, Penny Lane, The Grapes and The Beatles Story, Strawberry Field is a glittering jewel in Liverpool’s Beatle crown.

Press release

17th February, 2017

The Salvation Army launches ground-breaking new vision for Strawberry Field redevelopment.

“The plans to open Strawberry Field to the public for the first time - so people can see a unique exhibition about the home, how and why the song was written by John, and allow visitors to explore the grounds as John did as a child - is very exciting.”

Lady Judy Martin OBE