The doors of 3 Savile Row will open to the public next year for the first-ever official Beatles fan experience – check below for all the details.
The Mayfair venue has long been enshrined in pop cultural history, having served as one of Apple Corps Ltd’s earliest headquarters, housing the studio where ‘Let It Be‘ was recorded, and, most famously, providing the setting for The Beatles’ final public performance with the era-defining rooftop concert in 1969.
In 2027, it will open its doors to the public for the first time. Its launch next year will allow fans access to seven floors of never-before-seen material from Apple Corps’ extensive archives, rotating exhibitions, a fan store, as well as a recreation of the original studio where ‘Let it Be’ was recorded.
It will also give fans the opportunity to tread in the bands’ footsteps and relive the iconic rooftop concert- as immortalised in Peter Jackson’s Get Back – at exactly the spot it happened.
Wow,” Ringo Starr said of the news. “It’s like coming home.”
“It was such a trip to get back to 3 Savile Row recently and have a look around,” Paul McCartney added. “There are so many special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop. The team have put together some really impressive plans and I’m excited for people to see it when it’s ready.” (NME report)
3 Savile Row, London, the five-storey building which was headquarters of The Beatles’ Apple Corps business from 1968 until 1975, and put up for sale in 2010 has closed 2022
The five-story building at 3 Savile Row, London, is the former headquarters of the Beatles' Apple Corps in the late 1960s after the band bought it for £500,000. was sold the first time after the Beatles era for £25 million. Built in 1735, the building was once bought by Lord Nelson for his mistress Lady Hamilton.
The group’s Apple Studio was situated in the basement. On 30 January 1969 The Beatles played their final live performance on the roof of the building; the footage formed the climax to the film Let It Be.
As well as Savile Row also the iconic former headquarters of The Beatles’ record company, Apple Corps, at 94 Baker Street in London’s West End was acquired by The Malins Group and paid £6 million for the six-storey Grade II listed period building, complete with blue plaque in memory of John Lennon. The luxury residential developer is planning a new chapter in its history – and will be working with Westminster Council to consider options for future use, including residential apartments on the upper floors with retail at street and lower ground level.
Now Abercrombie and Fitch has now closed at Savile Row. In 2012 Abercrombie and Fitch( American Fashion Firm) opened their flagship London store at 42 Savile Row – much to the annoyance of the established Savile Row Tailors – who thought Abercrombie would lower the tone of the street. Some even held a very ‘British’ demonstration – with placards like ‘Give Three Piece a Chance’.
In Early 2020 Abercrombie Kids moved out of 3 Savile Row, to be integrated with the main Abercrombie shop at number 42, and the doors to number 3 closed.Then Abercrombie announced they were opening the first UK branch of ‘Abercrombie Kids’ at 3 Savile Row, Now the number 3 Savile Row is now Abercrombie and Fitch and number 42 has closed completely. All very confusing! At least the public have access to number 3 Savile Row again – but don’t expect to see the rooftop.(Beatlesinlondon)
Meantime, a rare document thought to be one of the last items ever signed by John Lennon is to go under the hammer.
The contract for the sale of The Beatles’ Apple headquarters is set to go up for auction in Boston with a guide price of $80,000 (around £55,000)
The document, was signed by all four members of the iconic band when they bought 3 Savile Row in London for £500,000.
Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo said: “This document was formally adopted in late November of 1980, thus making it one of the last documents signed by John Lennon during his life.
“John Lennon signed in black felt tip pen, and has added a facial caricature, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr (who has signed as R. Starkey, his legal name as required on documents), have all signed in blue ballpoint.”
