Abbey Road crossing receives Grade II listing
Written by admin on December 22, 2010 – 5:11 pm -The iconic zebra crossing on The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album cover has been granted the protection of a Grade II listing by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The Abbey Road studios were listed in February, but the zebra crossing was not included in the listing.
The Abbey Road cover was shot on August 8, 1969 by Iain Macmillan. The photoshoot lasted just 10 minutes, while a policeman held up the traffic.
John Penrose, Minister for Tourism and Heritage, said:
| “It is a fantastic testimony to the international fame of The Beatles that – more than 40 years on – this crossing continues to attract thousands of visitors each year, trying to mimic their iconic Abbey Road album cover.” |
| “This London zebra crossing is no castle or cathedral but, thanks to The Beatles and a ten minute photo-shoot one August morning in 1969, it has just as strong a claim as any to be seen as part of our heritage. And as such it merits the extra protection that Grade II listing provides.” |
Paul McCartney has called the news the “icing on the cake” of a “great year The Beatles.”
The Abbey Road cover art has been parodied many times. Here’s examples from Booker T & the MG’s (“McLemore Avenue”), Paul McCartney (“Paul Is Live”), the Red Hot Chili Peppers (“The Abbey Road E.P.”) and Sesame Street (“Sesame Road”).
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Grade II listing for Abbey Road
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