Cavern-Liverpool.co.uk
Title
Cavern City Tours Ltd.
Description
The closure of the Cavern Club in 1973 marked the end of an era. Locally it was left to Bob Wooler (the former Cavern DJ) and Allan Williams (The Beatles' first manager) together with a few die-hard fans to organise various gatherings. However, little or nothing was done to provide any type of services for thousands of fans who flocked to Liverpool.
In 1977 Bob and Allan organised the first Beatles Convention at Mr Pickwicks club in Liverpool. It wasn't until 1981 that the Convention started to become a regular annual event but even then its future always looked uncertain.
Towards the late '70s a shop called the Magical Mystery Store was opened by fans in North John Street. This operation later moved to the first floor of 18 Mathew Street (now part of Flanagan's Apple) and called itself Cavern Mecca. Cavern Mecca became a meeting place for fans in Liverpool and for those who travelled to the City in search of Beatle landmarks. Cavern Mecca did establish a world-wide membership and the beginnings of an industry. However the period between 1973 and 1981 can best be described as the time of dedicated fans and enthusiasts.
Languages
English
