Abbey Road zebra crossing preserved in asphalt as well as vinyl

Grade II listing for London site of Beatles cover shot for 1969 LP, a pilgrimage site for music fans from all over the worldThe north-west London zebra crossing traversed by the Beatles one bright morning 41 years ago - and visited by musical pilgrims ever since - has has been granted Grade II listing.The heritage minister John Penrose took the unusual decision to protect the crossing, which provided the cover shot for Abbey Road album, following advice from English Heritage.Although the listi...

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