Christmas with the Beatles, a photo from Merseyside, England

Photographer's Note

Hello Everyone,

I'm not sure just how interested people will be in my three photographs, today, though I know some will be fascinated.

Last year, we visited Liverpool, just before Christmas, to see a performance by 'The Bootleg Beatles', at the Philharmonic Hall.

To make it an unforgettable few days, we stayed at the 'Hard Days Night Hotel'. This is a beautiful hotel completely dedicated to the memory of the Beatles.

From the Internet - The concept of a Beatles inspired hotel in Liverpool has been prevalent amongst Beatles enthusiasts in the city since the late 1980's. The choice of a suitable location and the finances to make the vision a reality only came together in 2004 when hotel plans were finalised.

From the early stages the objective was to create a unique environment that offered high quality hotel facilities with an exciting and interesting 'twist' in the clever presentation of a theme that would be both subtle yet challenging in the way that the incredible story of the Beatles was told.

The hotel is a 'Grade II' listed building dating back to 1884. Designed by Thomas C Clarke, what was known as Central Buildings was constructed in a classic design with imposing marble columns a feature of the front elevation and the internal staircase. Situated within what was the original business district of the city, the building will have housed a number of merchant interests at a time when Liverpool, as one of the world's major seaports, had a prominent international trading role.

Central Buildings could well have been a tourist destination of a different kind as, during the Second World War, it was designated the backup location for the allied command head quarters in the city during the Battle of the Atlantic.

As the Hard Days Night Hotel this landmark building will now play a key role in sustaining the city's burgeoning reputation as a major tourist destination within the UK.

As my photographs show, huge photographs of the 'Fab Four' are placed decoratively around the hotel.

In my opinion, the photographs, the lighting and the deco are perfectly in keeping. There is nothing kitsch about this hotel.

Workshop 1 here .
Workshop 2 here.

I hope you enjoyed the journey to Liverpool, Bev :-)

pajaran, holmertz, ikeharel, Fis2, alvaraalto, alvaraalto, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102708) 2019-12-17 6:19

Hello Bev,
If I were ever to return to Liverpool (haven't been there since 1964), this could be the place to stay. These photos (Ringo twice!) are nicely framed by the marble pillar and a slice of the white wall. The lamps don't hide any essential parts. The WS are nice additions (and mainly show Ringo again). All photos are well exposed in what I imagine was not a perfect light.
Kind regards,
Gert

pajaran (115911) 2019-12-17 6:21

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lep enterijer i fotografije na zidu.
Dobar rad sa fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano.
Lepa fotografija i secanje na Bitlse.
Muzika moje mladosti.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautiful interior and photos on the wall.
Good work with photos in the workshop, nicely demonstrated.
Nice photo and memory of the Beatles.
Music of my youth.
I wish you all the best.

Sergiom (117241) 2019-12-17 6:24

Bonjour Bev,

Aprиs avoir regardй tes trois photos, c'est certainement celle-ci que je prйfиre. C'est aussi Paul que je prйfйrais а John et les Beatles que je prйfйrais aux Rolling Stones. C'Йtait une trиs belle йpoque comme c'est une belle photo.

Amicalement

Serge

mesutilgim (0) 2019-12-17 7:20

Hello Beverley,
Another topclass entry in your gallery which let's the viewer say: "Those were the days" :-)
Both photographycally and informative perfect TE job.
Nce framed.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Silvio1953 (221627) 2019-12-17 8:14

Ciao cara Bev, I like Beatles, lovely composition with good perspective, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (139286) 2019-12-17 9:46

Hi Bev,very nice memory of the last year about your days in Liverpool. The city of the Beatles and it's a very interesting thing to see the 2 perspectives showing the members of the group in these wonderful perspectives. Something of Christmas days only in the other WS,and i like the very rich composition with the Beatles on the top. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Tue (92370) 2019-12-17 13:08

Hello Beverley,
A very nice capture of those photos of the iconic Beatles. I like the black & white of the photos and the warm colours around them. Good composition too, good inclusion of the pillar on the left hand side.
Lars

Fis2 (170779) 2019-12-17 13:51

Witaj Bev!
You remembered the years of youth when everyone was a fan of The Beatles?
I remember beautiful songs, unforgettable melodies and iconic hairstyles.
I wore such hair myself.
Interesting interior and pictures.
Good night.
Krzysztof

Nicou (193806) 2019-12-17 20:41

Hello

trиs belle forme de ces йclairage et ue avec cette douce lumiиre quelle vue et captage quelle compo avec les Beatles en image en fond fantastique
Bravo et amitiй
Nciou

ifege (48111) 2019-12-17 23:02

Hi Bev
Great Beatles themed photo.
You might be interested that my town (Mittagong) is planning its first Fabfest next year (the organised is originally English). Should be fun.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147156) 2019-12-17 23:28

Hi Bev,
Well photographed, interesting memories, a good light well managed with almost a sepia rendering, tfs.

emka (158172) 2019-12-18 0:07

Hello Bev, A few years ago I went to Liverpool a short time before Christmas. At first, it seemed to me that going in December to England is crazy, but then it was a fabulous trip. It happens to me quite often :). I was so happy to look for the traces of the famous four. What a joy to see the Beatles. Nice pictures and lovely memories for me.

Kind regards Malgo

alvaraalto (42804) 2019-12-18 0:57

Hello Bev,
I immediately remember the visit to the Beatle museum in Liverpool last year, but (unfortunately) we didn't stay at the Hard Days Night hotel.
Your photos bring back good memories of the Fab Four who only performed once in the Netherlands.
Excellent presentation
Have a nice day, groet Rob

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-12-18 1:28

Hi Beverley
Remember the Beatles! Nice capture and great tribute for turning the clock back to some really brilliant happy times. This is great detail shot and a very informative commentary accompanying your upload. Congrats
Best regards

ChrisJ (171822) 2019-12-18 1:36

Hello Bev,

For such a geographically small country, the UK produced. and continues to produce. a phenomenal amount of top quality pop stars, with the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, T Rex, Slade & so on. I like the curved angled appearance of the wall. The pale yellow light has given the b&w photos a sepia tone. Tfs!

ikeharel (113353) 2019-12-20 0:55

Hello Beverley,
How can be a visit to Liverpool without any thinking or visiting the Beatles somewhere there...
A fine indoor's photos, always loved those guys and their music.
My best regards,
Ike

maloutim (13617) 2019-12-23 0:06

Liverpool has made the most of its history concerning the famous four !
Thank you for this interesting post about the 'Hard Days Night Hotel' . What a good idea to give yourself the treat of staying there fior a few days !
I like the style they have used to decorate the hotel : Sober, pure lines and photos in this old building.
Thanks for sharing and kindest regards.
Marie-Louise.