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The Beatles Story Plans a City-Centre Move

Visitors would explore the band's history in a larger space.

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to The from to the St in 2028, the .

The and . is to the in 2027.

Source: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, 2026-10-20.

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Read and understand · 1/2When is the announced relocation scheduled?

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2028. The relocation is scheduled for 2028. An announcement date is not an opening date.

Clue: Apple Corps plans to move The Beatles Story from Albert Dock to the former St Johns Market in 2028, the city region authority announced.

Read and understand · 2/2Which event is due before the 2028 move?

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Apple Corps taking over the existing attraction in 2027. The takeover is due in 2027; the move is planned for the following year.

Clue: The experience would use original objects and reconstructed settings. Apple Corps is due to take over the existing attraction in 2027.

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The relocation is planned for 2028. An announced plan is not a completed move.

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