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Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 13 May 2013 21:40
by 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
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 13 May 2013 21:47
by Hilary
Wikipedia lists an early venue played more than once as the Aintree Institute - any use?
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 13 May 2013 22:36
by 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
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 14 May 2013 08:16
by MaryA
Lewisff wrote:
when was the Aintree Institute /Blessed Sacrament building demolished?
Within recent memory, can't date exactly I'm afraid but definitely since 1980.
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 14 May 2013 12:46
by Hilary
It was apparently demolished in 2006 (I google it) and there's even a video on youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivn7wUUbebI
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 14 May 2013 13:31
by Lewisff
Hi Hilary and Mary,
Thanks for your replies. They are much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Frank
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 13 Jun 2013 22:18
by walton
The Beatles played at the Aintree Institute many times, in their early days.
Re: Where was this Beatle/Quarrymen venue?
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 07:53
by 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?