On a recent trip to London, I couldn't help but indulge in one of those Rock and Roll walks. We got to see the pub where Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix jammed, the building where the Rolling Stones' journey began and the street featured on Oasis's (What's the Story) Morning Glory? album cover. However, one piece of information we received was disappointing and sad for any Beatles' fan; we couldn't go into the old Apple Records building.
According to our guide, he had been taking people into the old Apple building for years until the building was recently purchased by American clothing company Abercrombie. An Abercrombie & Fitch children's store is slated to open in the old Apple building, but it's meeting much resistance from Londoners and rightfully so. The building represents music history and was the sight of The Beatles last live performance.
In my opinion, the building should become a Beatle's museum and allow fans the opportunity to enjoy its rich history. If nothing else Abercrombie should allow fans to visit the building while negotiations are taking place. As it stands right now, Abercrombie has boarded up the lower level so tour groups, etc. can't access the legendary property.
The latest article I could find on the matter is linked below:
http://style.time.com/2013/08/09/abercrombie-moves-forward-with-savile-row-store-despite-protests/
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