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John Lennon’s sister, confirmed as Honorary President of the new Strawberry Field Project

John Lennon’s sister, confirmed as Honorary President of the new Strawberry Field Project

4 Aug 2018
News

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’

Strawberry Field ‘Gets by with a Little Help from our Friends’

30 Jul 2018
News

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

CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, Cliff Cooper, made Honorary Patron

19 Mar 2018
News

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 begins at iconic Strawberry Field site

16 Jan 2018
Press release

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

Strawberry Field - The Salvation Army receives planning permission

15 Nov 2017
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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

Free educational activity launches for young people with learning disabilities in Liverpool

12 Sep 2017
Press release

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

Historic John Lennon memorabilia unveiled in Liverpool

31 May 2017
Press release

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 ...

Strawberry Field and The Beatles: the legacy of a Liverpool landmark

Strawberry Field and The Beatles: the legacy of a Liverpool landmark

3 May 2017
News

Much like The Cavern Club, Penny Lane, The Grapes and The Beatles Story, Strawberry Field is a glittering jewel in Liverpool’s Beatle crown.

John Lennon’s vision realised in Strawberry Field

John Lennon’s vision realised in Strawberry Field

11 Feb 2017
Press release

Inspirational choir records Beatles’ Strawberry Fields Forever at Abbey Road to launch campaign to tackle unemployment and isolation among young people with spe...