Abbey Road, Street with zebra crossing in St John's Wood, London, England
Abbey Road is a residential street in St John's Wood that runs from Kilburn to Grove End Road and features several Victorian terraces along its pavements. The street runs fairly straight toward the northwest and passes by a small park and several local shops.
The street took shape in the early 19th century as part of the development of St John's Wood and received its name from an old abbey in the area. It became known worldwide in the mid-20th century when four musicians were photographed on the zebra crossing in 1969.
The zebra crossing near the studios draws hundreds of visitors each day who attempt to recreate the famous album cover. Many of them leave handwritten messages and song lyrics on the white wall just beside it.
The Jubilee Line brings visitors to St John's Wood station, from where it is about a five-minute walk north along Grove End Road. Drivers should note that the street can be fairly busy and parking spaces are limited.
The local council repaints the wall every three months to make room for new messages from fans. A webcam streams the scene at the zebra crossing live to the internet around the clock.
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