Strawberry Field, made famous by The Beatles, is set to be revived.
The historic Liverpool landmark was immortalised by John Lennon in the Fab Four’s 1967 hit Strawberry Fields Forever, will open its gates to the public.
Beatles front man Lennon spent his youth playing at the former Salvation Army children’s home, which is now a popular attraction for music fans and tourists.
On the 50th anniversary of the song’s UK release, new plans for how the site in Woolton is set to be transformed in an £8 million overhaul have been revealed.
Plans will see an education hub for young people with learning difficulties built as well as an exhibition on the location and Lennon’s pre-Beatles connection to it.
Lennon is said to have been a regular visitor to Strawberry Field during a childhood spent with his Aunt Mimi and would also attend its annual garden party.
Major Drew McCombe, divisional leader for the Salvation Army in North West, said: “Strawberry Field is special in the hearts of many people in Liverpool, the UK and across the world.
“We at The Salvation Army are aiming to redevelop the site to do justice to the many people that have been supported by the children’s home or formed a connection with the iconic Beatles song.
“It’s no secret that Strawberry Field was special to John Lennon – it mattered to him – and it feels right to launch our fundraising campaign and new website on the 50th anniversary of the UK release of Strawberry Fields Forever.”
Official fundraising for the project will begin later this year. For more information, visit www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com