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Liverpool's Cavern Club and Magical Mystery Tour sold after 35 years
Overview
Liverpool's iconic Cavern Club, the Cavern Pub, the Cavern Restaurant, and the Magical Mystery Tour have been sold to a group called 14 Collective after being under the same ownership for 35 years. The previous owners, including Bill Heckle and John Lennon's sister Julia Baird, decided to sell to retire, spending over five years finding suitable custodians. The new owners intend to work alongside the existing management team.
Key points
- Liverpool's Cavern Club and Magical Mystery Tour have been sold to a group named 14 Collective after 35 years.
- The sale includes Cavern City Tours, the Cavern Pub, and the Cavern Restaurant.
- Previous co-owner Bill Heckle stated that the sale was due to retirement after managing the venues since 1991.
- John Lennon's sister, Julia Baird, another former owner, expressed confidence that the club is being left in good hands.
- The Beatles performed at the original Cavern Club 292 times between 1961 and 1963 before it closed in 1973 and was later rebuilt as a replica in 1984.