Charting the Merseybeat phenomenom

Following The Beatles' incredible success in 1963, the Merseybeat explosion catapulted local groups to national fame, in particular Gerry and the Pacemakers. In just 18 months, the group had six British top ten hits and were the first act ever to reach number one in the UK singles charts with their first three releases.

Now new photographs of the band on their rapid rise to fame, go on display at the Museum of Liverpool from 14 July to 7 January 2018.