Published 14:24 IST, March 28th 2020

London's iconic Abbey Road repainted amid coronavirus lockdown

London's iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing has been repainted while the streets of London are empty because of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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Amid coronavirus pandemic, when entire world is trapped under a lockdown, cities are taking vant of empty streets and giving ir communities a much-needed change. London's iconic Abbey Ro zebra crossing has been repainted while streets of London are empty because of  coronavirus pandemic.

iconic Abbey Ro zebra crossing, which was me famous by 1969 Beatles album of same name, is one of busiest zebra crossings. While residents in London remained indoors during  coronavirus pandemic, city officials asked for zebra stripes to be repainted, as per reports. day after prime minister Boris Johnson ordered Britain to go on lockdown, a highways maintenance crew repainted busy zebra crossing on 24 March.

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Beatles me Abbey Ro Studios ir home, between 1963 and 1969, recording all ir albums, from “Please Please Me” to “Let It Be.” band even gave ir farewell concert on venue’s roof in 1969 before splitting up, as per reports. walk of Fab Four across Abbey Ro was captured by Macmillan.

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A spokesperson for Westminster City Council reportedly said that it is a very busy zebra crossing and that y have repainted line markings to ensure visibility and increased safety for drivers and pedestrians. In 2010, Abbey Ro was given protected status in UK, making it first street crossing to get same level of recognition, given to famous buildings and monuments. John Penrose, minister for tourism and herit reportedly said that London zebra crossing is t a castle or cadral but, it has a strong claim to be seen as part of herit. He credits this to Beatles and a 10-minute photo shoot that took place, which has given ro its recognition as a place of importance.

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Aside from everyday tourists, famous faces who have walked across ro include Jon Bon Jovi and Prince Harry. duo recorded a single for Harry's Invictus Games, which has w been postponed due to COVID-19, as per reports. For five deces, Abbey Ro has been an extremely popular tourist destination and is regularly crowded with Beatles fans trying to recreate pose.

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14:24 IST, March 28th 2020