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Abbey Road crossing made famous by the Beatles is now a heritage site

In this Feb. 9, 1964 file photo, The Beatles, front row, from left; Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr on drums, perform at the

Published on December 22nd, 2010; Published on December 22nd, 2010
The Canadian Press

Topics :: Beatles , Abbey Road , LONDON

LONDON - A London zebra-crossing made famous by a Beatles album cover has been listed as a heritage site.

Heritage Minister John Penrose said Wednesday the crossing at Abbey Road in north London was listed as a testimony to the international fame of the band.

Every year the crossing draws thousands of visitors, many of whom mimic the Beatles cover photograph in which the band members were shown crossing the road.

The nearby Abbey Road studios were listed as a heritage site in February.

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