In 1964, a group of 4 young men from Liverpool took the United States by storm with a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, belting out hits including “She Loves You” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” 73 million people (that’s 34% of the U.S. population!) watched the performance, and America was officially brought into The Beatles craze. The Beatles 
gained worldwide popularity, with the Fab Four pumping out hit after hit for a decade. Time is often the enemy of bands, making them obsolete and old-fashioned, but The Beatles remain, popular with baby boomers and millennials alike.
Many fans make the pilgrimage each year to Liverpool, England to walk the famous Penny Lane, snap a photo by Strawberry Hill, and visit the grave of Eleanor Rigby. Liverpool is also home to a wonderful museum called The Beatles Story. The Beatles Story is located on Albert Dock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and takes fans through the history of The Beatles. The museum contains the largest collection of Beatles artifacts, and memorabilia,
including guitars, visas, photographs, suits, music video props, and even a tree branch that served as part of the inspiration of “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
Don’t have the time or funds to visit The Beatles Story in person? Satiate your need for all things Beatles with the wonderful online presence of The Beatles Story! There are a number of different ways you can connect with them:
- Online Blog
The Beatles Story blog is a wonderful resource to find out more “behind the scenes” information about the museum. You can read blog posts about artifacts in the museum, people who worked with The Beatles during their career, and recaps of events and programs at the museum. My favorite recent blog post is an interview with Geoff Emerick, who worked as a studio engineer for The Beatles in the mid-1960s. - The Beatles Story Twitter
The Twitter account for The Beatles Story is very active and provides great information about the museum – they share information on events and programs, artifacts in the collection, and more. For you history buffs out there, they share a lot of “on this day” posts about The Beatles. They’re also great at interacting with fans, so tweet them with your questions and comments! - The Beatles Story Instagram
Firstly, this Instagram account is BEAUTIFUL. The Beatles Story took a unique approach to their Instagram account – they use Beatles lyrics over many of their photos, promoting events, “this day in history,” and artifacts in the museum. They post pretty regularly, so follow this account and add a little bit of Beatles love to your feed!
Have you visited The Beatles Story? What’s your favorite Beatles song? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter!
In the name of peace and love,
Rae
U.K. in the Everyday 
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