News and Stories
News and Stories
The Beatles Story welcomes its first Strawberry Field 'Steps to Work' trainee
THE Beatles Story recently welcomed Abbie O’Neal to its guest services team as part of our ‘Steps to Work’ programme.
Strawberry Field Trainees Take First Steps into Work
Young adults with learning disabilities will gain skills and experience to help them onto the career ladder thanks to a flagship scheme developed by The Salvati...
Strawberry Field - A Piece of History Could be Yours "Forever"
Strawberry Field - the inspiration for one of the Beatles' greatest songs holds a unique place in history as it helped to shape the mind of the young John Lenno...
John Lennon’s sister, confirmed as Honorary President of the new Strawberry Field Project
John Lennon’s sister, Julia Baird, has accepted an invitation by The Salvation Army to become Honorary President of The Strawberry Field project to bring the le...
Strawberry Field ‘Gets by with a Little Help from our Friends’
Julia Baird - John Lennon’s sister - and Lady Martin OBE - the wife of the 5th Beatle the late Sir George Martin - break ground for summer opening 2019.
CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, Cliff Cooper, made Honorary Patron
Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, has been appointed an Honorary Patron of the Strawberry Field campaign to help raise funds for the projec...
Demolition begins at iconic Strawberry Field site
Demolition and salvage at The Salvation Army’s iconic Strawberry Field site begins this week and neighbours, as well as key stake holders and supporters of the ...
Strawberry Field - The Salvation Army receives planning permission
Major Drew McCombe, Divisional Leader for The Salvation Army, North West comments on receiving full planning permission for Strawberry Field in Liverpool
Free educational activity launches for young people with learning disabilities in Liverpool
An award winning national educational music project joined forces with The Salvation Army, Stoneycroft Corps (church), Liverpool to offer a taster day for young...
Historic John Lennon memorabilia unveiled in Liverpool
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 ...