It is one of the most iconic album covers of the 2oth century.
On August 8, 1969, John, Paul, George and Ringo gathered at the crosswalk outside Abbey Road Studios in St. John’s Wood to take their last album cover photo. Little did they know that with the click of a camera, they just created one of the top tourist spots in London.
Ever since then, droves of tourists visit Abbey Road each year. They pay homage to The Beatles by writing on the usually white wall outside the studio and take their own crosswalk photo. If you have ever been to Abbey Road, you will know that this is actually a very busy street! I have been to Abbey Road twice and each time I’ve seen many people risk their lives for The Photo. Regardless of the weather, someone will take off their shoes to play the Paul role. They’ll walk into the street, stop and pose, tick off all the drivers on the road, and then continue on. It is quite the sight to see.
If you aren’t in the London area, as most of us aren’t, you can view the Abbey Road webcam. I am watching it as I write this – the place is packed! If I was a local, I’d avoid driving through this area!
Happy Abbey Road Day, everyone!
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
I’m very glad that you wrote about this! I really need to stop by this place on my next trip to London.