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

Eric's

1976–1980

 
 
Eric's Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Eric's Marker
Inscription. BBC Music Day

Eric’s
1976–1980

Deaf School, Talking Heads, The Clash, The Police, Ramones, Echo and the Bunnymen and Wah Heat played here.

Awarded by
BBC Radio Merseyside

 
Erected 2017 by British Plaque Trust.
 
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° 59.266′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is on Mathew Street west of Temple Court, on the right when traveling west. 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, next to this
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marker); a different marker also named Eric’s (here, next to this marker); Sir George Martin (a few steps from this marker); Cilla Black (a few steps from this marker); The Cavern (a few steps from 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
 
Also see . . .  Iconic venue Eric's Club to be honoured with Blue Plaque on Mathew Street (Liverpool Echo).
Mathew Street’s iconic music venue, Eric’s Club, has been awarded a Blue Plaque as part of BBC Music Day on Wednesday, June 14.
(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
Additional keywords. blue plaque
 
Eric's Club image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Eric's Club
The blue plaque is located near the entrance to Eric's, beneath windows that feature artists that once played at the historic club.
 
 
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 6 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.
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Oct. 13, 2026