Celebrate John Lennon’s birthday at Strawberry Field with a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity

On what would have been John Lennon’s 84th birthday, Liverpool’s iconic visitor attraction, Strawberry Field, has announced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Beatles fans to cement their place in history.

The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field is relaunching its John Lennon photomosaic mural, inviting fans from around the world to feature their image in this striking tribute to the legendary musician.

Fans are invited to place their image alongside people of significance within the Beatles community and John Lennon’s past, including John Lennon’s sister Julia Baird, honorary president of Strawberry Field, who is one of the first new faces to join the mural.

Also joining the mosaic is Jean Catharell, a long-standing fan and member of the Beatles network worldwide, and Freda Kelly, once known as ‘The Most Coveted Girl in the World’ during the height of the band’s success, secretary to the Fab Four.

John Lennons sister Julia Bird, at the opening/press day of Strawberry Field visitor centre and exhibition.John Lennon Photomosaic. Image provided by Strawberry Field — John Lennons sister Julia Bird, at the opening/press day of the visitor centre and exhibition. John Lennon Photomosaic. Image provided by Strawberry Field

They will be joined by images of original members of John Lennon’s first band, The Quarrymen, including Colin Hanton, Len Garry, Rod Davis, John ‘Duff’ Lowe, Pete Shotton and Ivan Vaughan, with more iconic figures set to feature.

Strawberry Field has a limited number of spots on the unique photomosaic celebrating John Lennon’s lasting legacy. Fans can secure their place by purchasing a spot to feature their photo within the giant mosaic, joining famous faces to form an iconic tribute to Lennon.

Jean Catharell, a long-standing fan and member of the Beatles network worldwide, in front of the John Lennon photomosaic. Image provided by Strawberry Field

Measuring 8 metres wide and 2.4 metres high, the floor to ceiling photomosaic will be a spectacle for visitors to the exhibition and will stand alongside the world-famous ‘Imagine’ piano, a limited edition 12” vinyl of the hit record, ‘Give Peace a Chance’, and other Strawberry Field memorabilia.

Money raised from the project will support the charitable work of The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field and will help fund its Steps to Work programme, a series of initiatives empowering 18-25 year olds with learning difficulties or other barriers to gain and stay in employment to develop and achieve their goals.

Major Allister Versfeld and Major Kathy Versfeld, in front of the John Lennon photomosaic. Image provided by Strawberry Field

Major Kathleen Versfeld, mission director, Strawberry Field, said:

“The John Lennon Photomosaic is a rare opportunity for fans to be part of John Lennon’s lasting legacy, here at Strawberry Field, celebrating past, present and future generations.

“I can’t think of a better Christmas gift, for oneself or a loved one; a gift that celebrates a unique individual from the past, whilst bringing hope to the many Steps to Work trainees who dream of following in John’s footsteps by fulfilling their unique potential.”

Spaces on the John Lennon Photomosaic can be purchased here. 10% early bird discount can be redeemed before Friday 8th November using code MOSAIC10 – more info here.