The Beatles Original Cavern Club Brick 1983 Limited To 5000 Royal Life Plaque
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A rather rare find, one of only 5000 bricks consigned from the original Cavern Club when it was reconstructed, reopening on 26 April 1984 having been taken over by Liverpool footballer Tommy Smith in association with Royal Life. The club was rebuilt with many of its original bricks, however some were sold in aid of charity - just like this fine example.
The Cavern is the Beatles famous establishing ground as the group secured their first recording contract with Brian Epstein after their first performance at the club on 9th February 1961. The Beatles made 292 appearances at the Cavern Club between 1961-63. The new club sustains its attraction to performing artists and it is suggested around 40 live bands perform there each week.
Notably this brick has its Royal Life certification plaque attached, dated 1983 and reading ‘This is to certify that this is one of 5,000 bricks which Royal Life salvaged from the original Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool, England. Royal Life have sold these bricks, donating the proceedings to a local charity’. The plaque also contains printed facsimile signatures of Royal Life’s General Manager, H B Johnson, and The Cavern Club’s founding owner, the late Ray McFall.
Measuring 22x11x7cm and weighing 3.6kg, in superb condition better than any I have seen for sale.
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