Legacy in Liverpool

The Guardian have recently published a picture-based article on The Beatles' continuing impact on their home city. According to research, they still bring a whooping £81.9 million a year to Liverpool's economy:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2016/feb/26/the-beatles-legacy-in-liverpool-in-pictures

Among these pictures is a photograph of Ringo's boarded-up childhood home in Madryn Street, where he was born.





A pretty sorry sight to say the least! 

But the drummer only lived here for a short period, before moving to a pastel coloured terrace in 10 Admiral Grove. Consequently not many people believe Madryn Street is worth saving (nonetheless, Liverpool City Council have saved it from demolition).

10 Admiral Grove meanwhile is being sold at auction for a guide price of £55,000. So, if you fancy owning Ringo's childhood home, better get bidding.

The childhood homes of Paul and John have certainly received better treatment. 

You can visit both 'Mendips' and 20 Forthlin Road, thanks to the National Trust. I still want to visit these museums, as I'm sadly yet to visit Liverpool. Being a history nerd, I love the way they've made the houses reflect the period- it looks like you can really experience how they would have looked during their childhoods.





Just check out the 1950's TV in Paul McCartney's childhood home!




Kitchen in Mendips (John Lennon's old home), where Aunt Mimi made his favourite egg and chips.