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

The Cavern

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. The Cavern Marker

Inscription. The Cavern was the home of Merseybeat and the Beatles. The ‘four lads who shook the world’ played here 274 times and made it the most famous club in the world. The rebuilt Cavern is made from the original bricks to the same dimensions as the original, which was demolished in 1973. Also in Mathew Street are the Liverpool Wall of Fame and the Arthur Dooley statue.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 53° 24.382′ N, 2° 59.286′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is on Mathew Street east of North John Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 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 (a few steps from this marker); Eric's (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Eric’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Cilla Black (within shouting distance of this marker); Octagon Chapel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Iron Door (about 120 meters away); White Star (about 120 meters away); Hessys Music Centre (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . History (Cavern Club).

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Liverpool’s Cavern Club is the cradle of British pop music. Impressively, 60 years after its foundation, it survives and thrives as a contemporary music venue.

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

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. The Cavern Marker

This wayfinding marker is located opposite the Cavern Club.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. The Cavern Marker

The reverse side of the marker includes a map of notable locations in Liverpool.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

4. The Cavern Marker

Mathew Street, famous as the birthplace of the Beatles and other Merseybeat artists in Liverpool.

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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.