Back in 1956, when this place was known as the Liverpool Institute, a young Paul McCartney and George Harrison met on the bus on the way home.

Paul would later join the Quarrymen with John Lennon. On March 12, 1958, George saw them perform for the first time. He showed off some guitar skills and they were sufficiently impressed.

In 1996, Paul McCartney joined some partners in reopening the school as the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.

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Back on August 21, 1965, you could have watched the Beatles play here for $4.50. About 25,000 other people did when fab four came through on their North American tour.

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