Brian Epstein's flat, 36, Falkner Street, Liverpool

 

Even though Brian still lived on Queens Drive with his parents he rented this ground floor flat for £16 per month. He was in his twenties with a busy social life and needed privacy. Being homosexual and Jewish meant he lead a fairly clandestine life and the flat was used for liaisons away from his family. He was successful enough at NEMS to buy the flat but perhaps - in his parents eyes - you officially left home once married.

 

It's in the Canning area and in the sixties was a bohemian area then packed with social clubs and restaurants. It's a short walk to the art college and Cathedral and about ten minutes to Rodney Street where Brian was born. After John and a pregnant Cynthia got married Brian gave them unlimited use of the flat as a wedding present. They lived here briefly.

 

 

 

 

 

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