At 53 years old, I'd never really considered getting a tattoo except for the fact that I'm a huge Beatles fan, I was in Liverpool for the first time, we'd met Freda Kelly on this trip and then happened to be walking by a spot called Gentleman George's. (Did I mention that George was my favorite Beatle? Signs, anyone?) So in we went. I'd never been in a tattoo shop and didn't know what to expect, but the place is immaculate and beautiful. Then a sweet, very helpful gentleman named Neil came to talk with us. I had not even thought about needing an appointment, but Neil (who happens to be the owner, it seems) squeezed the 2 of us in and personally gave us the most perfect Beatle tattoos ever! (When we started, the FedEx guy came in with a package to be signed for but Neil sent him upstairs as he had just sanitized his hands to begin work on me.)
I was a little nervous about pain and blood, but both Neil and Colin (the other artist working on another guy in our room) are very good, so neither were really a problem. I have since gotten another tattoo in the states expecting a similar experience and was very surprised at the difference (ouch)!
I DO recommend getting a Beatle tattoo in Liverpool. "With a Little Help From My Friends" Neil or Colin at Gentleman George's. read more