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Beatles tours ‘code of conduct’ introduced

A code of conduct has been introduced for Beatles landmarks in Liverpool.

The move is designed to protect residents living close to a number of tourist attractions synonymoous with the Fab Four including their childhood homes.

They include the former addresses of Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison as well as iconic locations Strawberry Field and Penny Lane.

A maximum of 16 people in vehicles are recommended for McCartney’s Forthlin Road home while no vehicles can access Arnold Grove, where Harrison was born.

Guides are advised to turn off their engines and ensure tourists do not look through windows or knock on doors of neighbouring residents in the areas.

Suggested visiting hours have been listed as from 9.30am until 6pm in the summer months and a 4pm cut-off when the clocks revert to BST.

The Beatles Legacy Group published the guidelines, which were agreed by local guides, The Beatles Story and Liverpool Business Improvement District.

“Our members are keen to ensure that residents living in and around former homes of The Beatles are treated with respect at all times,” Liverpool City Region Tourist Guides Association chairman Paul Beesley told the BBC.

“We can only guide in these residential areas with the support and consent of the residents and we fully support the introduction of this code of conduct by The Beatles Legacy Group.”