Cavern Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Eric’s

1976 – 1980

— Liverpool Music Heritage Trail —

Eric’s Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Eric’s Marker

Inscription. Eric’s was groundbreaking. It was the catalyst for the city’s emerging music scene and pivotal in launching the careers of many local artists.

Erected by Liverpool City Region Music Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 53° 24.383′ N, 2° 59.26′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is at the intersection of Mathew Street and Temple Court, on the right when traveling west on Mathew Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Mathew Street, Liverpool, England L2 6RE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Eric's (here,

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next to this marker); a different marker also named Eric's (here, next to this marker); Cilla Black (a few steps from this marker); The Cavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Octagon Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); White Star (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Iron Door (about 120 meters away); Hessys Music Centre (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Lightning Strikes (not once but twice) – The Cavern and Eric’s (Liverpool Music Trail).

Local music figures, Roger Eagle and Ken Testi used the ground floor of Gatsby’s – formerly known as The Revolution – to put on their own live music nights. They called it Eric’s – its name an antidote to glamour palace clubs – with an entrance via the fire escape door at the back on Mathew Street. Soon after, with Pete Fulwell joining them, they made the basement the club’s permanent home. Eric’s was the catalyst for Liverpool’s punk and post punk scene explosion.

(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Eric’s Marker

This marker is affixed to Eric's, located under the guitar.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.