BBCPlans for a memorial rose garden in honour of Beatles producer Sir George Martin and his wife Lady Judy Martin have been revealed.
The garden, at Strawberry Field in Liverpool, will be the first public memorial of its kind dedicated to the music producer who became known as the “fifth Beatle” for his role in the band’s recordings.
Lady Martin, who was a patron of Strawberry Field, had envisioned the creation of the rose garden as a lasting tribute to her husband before her death in 2024.
The garden has been donated by Orange Amps CEO and patron of Strawberry Field Cliff Cooper who said he was “honoured” to support the tribute.
Strawberry FieldHe said the couple’s impact on music and their dedication to charitable causes “align in harmony with the spirit of Strawberry Field”.
Designed as a place of peace and reflection, the 95m sq garden will feature a circular raised rose bed, a water feature and seating.
At its heart will be a curved wall featuring a biography of Sir George’s career engraved in stone alongside 30 discs commemorating the No.1 UK hit singles he produced during his career.
PAThe couple’s children, Lucie Kitchener and Giles Martin, said the garden was a project their mother was passionately involved with.
They said the garden at Strawberry Field would add “another dimension to an already magical place” .
Ms Kitchener added: “We are honoured that the garden will now pay tribute to both our parents and we are so grateful to those who have made it possible.”
Strawberry Field, in Woolton, is owned and operated by The Salvation Army at the site which inspired John Lennon to write the song of the same name.
The rose garden is scheduled to open in early 2026.