The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded almost everything they did here. I wanted to go inside and drink the water because it must have some mystical powers, but instead we opted for a photo crossing the street. Yes, very original ;-) more
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The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded almost everything they did here. I wanted to go inside and drink the water because it must have some mystical powers, but instead we opted for a photo crossing the street. Yes, very original ;-) more
Wow did I feel a sheepish heading out to St John’s Wood to have my photo snapped at the famous crosswalk. I was pleasantly surprised to find almost twenty other Beatles fans dodging traffic to get their keepsake picture as well. Of all the hundreds of photos I have taken in England over the years, nothing brings as big a... more
I always thought it would be cool to do "the walk" across the famous crosswalk at Abbey Road. We saw many things that week in London, but this really stands out in my mind. As a Beatles fan this was really a thrill for me. When I sent the picture we had taken there to my father-in-law his response was,... more
What a thrill to see the actual intersection, and realize it hasn't changed that much since THE Album Cover was photographed there. It's a busy intersection, and lots of us tourists want to get our photos taken while in stride,but the drivers just don't seem to understand. Oh well, let them honk. It's a wealthy neighborhood (St. John's Wood). Walk... more
Yes, it's just a building, and just a crosswalk. But if you are a Beatles' fan, I don't have to tell you the thrill you get being there. I am not one to take off my shoes and walk across and take pictures and hold up traffic, but I did get a thrill seeing it. Plus, it is a nice... more
If you are a Beatles fan as I am, and have been since day one (1963), the trip to Abbey Road is a must. Our first trip to London was over Christmas 2003 and we didn't want to do a Beatles tour, just wanted to see the recording studio and the ever famous crosswalk. Took the tube to the St.... more
