Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?

[Lewisff]

Hi Guys,

I know that the Beatles played the Pavilion in Lodge Lane but records also state that one of their earliest performances was at the Aintree Pavilion. However, I can't find any trace of this venue. It could of course be that there is confusion with the Lodge Lane venue., with them both sharing a similar name.

Any help in solving this would be much appreciated.

Regards
Frank

[Hilary]

Wikipedia lists an early venue played more than once as the Aintree Institute - any use?

[Lewisff]

Hi Hilary,

It is possible that they were one and the same place! By the way, when was the Aintree Institute /Blessed Sacrament building demolished?

Cheers
Frank

[MaryA]

when was the Aintree Institute /Blessed Sacrament building demolished?

Within recent memory, can't date exactly I'm afraid but definitely since 1980.

[Hilary]

It was apparently demolished in 2006 (I google it) and there's even a video on youtube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivn7wUUbebI

[Lewisff]

Hi Hilary and Mary,

Thanks for your replies. They are much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Frank

[walton]

The Beatles played at the Aintree Institute many times, in their early days.

[MaryA]

Hi Walton and welcome to the forum. Thanks for jumping in with that information, do you by any chance have any memories you could share with us?