Lennon, McCartney’s Childhood Homes Receive New Protected Status

The Liverpool homes in which former Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney were raised have earned new protection. The Mendips house on Menlove Avenue, where Lennon lived from the age of five to 22, and the house on Forthlin Road, where McCartney spent his teens and early 20s, have been given Grade II status.  British Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose says this means the buildings are "legally protected from being bashed around or altered in future." He explains that it's important to preserve these buildings, because The Beatles were "tremendously important."  Both homes play a role in Beatles history.  In these homes John and Paul developed their musical skills, held rehearsals for The Quarrymen, and wrote close to 100 Beatles songs, including their first chart-topper, "Please Please Me."

The new status for the Lennon and McCartney childhood homes comes as Liverpool makes plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first performance with Ringo Starr.  The drummer made his debut with the band at The Cavern on August 19th, 1962.

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