'Fifth Beatle' immortalised with first-of-its-kind tribute at Strawberry Field

 A rose garden honouring the 'fifth Beatle' is being created at Strawberry Field. Work is almost complete on a memorial rose garden in honour of the late Sir George Martin CBE and his wife Lady Judy Martin.

Sir George Martin was the Beatles’ long-time producer and collaborator, often dubbed ‘the fifth Beatle’, though his impressive career saw him work with other huge names such as Céline Dion, Elton John and Shirley Bass.

Before her passing in 2024, Lady Martin envisioned the creation of the rose garden as a lasting tribute to her husband and personally gifted Strawberry Field with rose bushes, thoughtfully chosen from David Austin, which will now form the centrepiece of the special memorial.

The garden at the iconic venue will honour both Sir George and Lady Martin - who was a patron of Strawberry Field - shaped with the involvement and support of their children, Lucie Kitchener and Giles Martin.

Donated by Cliff Cooper, CEO of Orange Amps, it will be the first public memorial of its kind dedicated to the legendary Beatles’ producer.
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Work progresses on the memorial rose garden for Sir George Martin at Strawberry Field, Liverpool. | Ian Fairbrother

It will feature a striking curved wall will feature a biography of his career engraved in Portland stone alongside 30 discs commemorating the No.1 UK hit singles produced by Sir George Martin during his celebrated career.

Designed as a place of peace and reflection, the 95 square metre accessible garden will also include a calming water feature, and a circular raised rose bed with seating areas, offering visitors a beautiful and contemplative space within the historic Strawberry Field grounds.

The Sir George and Lady Martin Rose Garden is scheduled to open in spring 2026.

Source: Emma Dukes/liverpoolworld.uk