John Lennon's home at 251 Menlove Avenue, Liverpool (13th Apr 2016)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/251_Menlove_Avenue (John lived here with his aunt Mimi from the age of five, 1946 till 1963).
At first, I was a bit apprehensive taking a guided bus tour around the Beatles Liverpool considering the cost per person was £16.95 (€23.00 approx). My son accompanied me, he's a big Beatles fan and so took the tour together. But my apprehensions were proved wrong and I can say that anyone who appreciates the Beatles and their music, should not leave Liverpool going on the two hour Magical Mystery Tour, we had no regrets whatsoever. As usual, the bus was filled to capacity and it seems every one enjoyed the tour as much as we did. There were stops along the way for people to get out for a closer look at the sights and photo opportunities too. We were very fortunate to have excellent weather on the day.
Our tour guide was Jay Johnson who incidentally, is the younger brother of Holly Johnson, lead singer of the Frankie goes to Hollywood pop group. Our driver was Ross. Jay was an excellent guide who regaled us with Beatles facts, stories and amusing anecdotes interspersed with Beatles songs. His knowledge was matched by his enthusiasm.
The bus we toured in was F4 MMT (registered 1988/1989) and built by the Kässbohrer-Setra German bus manufacturers. The bus' livery was painted to resemble the original one used in the 1967 Beatles Magical Mystery Tour film.
www.cavernclub.org/the-magical-mystery-tour/ (Official website for Liverpool Beatles tours. Tickets can be purchased online and at a few outlets in Liverpool. Ticket included free entry into Cavern Club at Mathew Street on the day your tour only. Tours depart from Albert Dock and finish near Mathew Street.)
giddayfromtheuk.com/tag/magical-mystery-tour/ (Magical Mystery Tour blog, posted 3rd April 2016).
www.bedand-breakfastliverpool.co.uk/strawberry-fields-liv... (Strawberry Field was a Salvation Army children's home for orphan girls and 'unmarried mothers' in Beaconsfield Road, near Woolton in Liverpool. The home was established in 1936 taking in young boys from the late 1950's. The original house was demolished in 1973 and said to be riddled with dry-rot. The Strawberry Field home closed in 2005.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Toogood_Smith (George Toogood Smith and Mimi Smith, John's adoptive parents).
John Lennon's home at 251 Menlove Avenue, Liverpool (13th Apr 2016)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/251_Menlove_Avenue (John lived here with his aunt Mimi from the age of five, 1946 till 1963).
At first, I was a bit apprehensive taking a guided bus tour around the Beatles Liverpool considering the cost per person was £16.95 (€23.00 approx). My son accompanied me, he's a big Beatles fan and so took the tour together. But my apprehensions were proved wrong and I can say that anyone who appreciates the Beatles and their music, should not leave Liverpool going on the two hour Magical Mystery Tour, we had no regrets whatsoever. As usual, the bus was filled to capacity and it seems every one enjoyed the tour as much as we did. There were stops along the way for people to get out for a closer look at the sights and photo opportunities too. We were very fortunate to have excellent weather on the day.
Our tour guide was Jay Johnson who incidentally, is the younger brother of Holly Johnson, lead singer of the Frankie goes to Hollywood pop group. Our driver was Ross. Jay was an excellent guide who regaled us with Beatles facts, stories and amusing anecdotes interspersed with Beatles songs. His knowledge was matched by his enthusiasm.
The bus we toured in was F4 MMT (registered 1988/1989) and built by the Kässbohrer-Setra German bus manufacturers. The bus' livery was painted to resemble the original one used in the 1967 Beatles Magical Mystery Tour film.
www.cavernclub.org/the-magical-mystery-tour/ (Official website for Liverpool Beatles tours. Tickets can be purchased online and at a few outlets in Liverpool. Ticket included free entry into Cavern Club at Mathew Street on the day your tour only. Tours depart from Albert Dock and finish near Mathew Street.)
giddayfromtheuk.com/tag/magical-mystery-tour/ (Magical Mystery Tour blog, posted 3rd April 2016).
www.bedand-breakfastliverpool.co.uk/strawberry-fields-liv... (Strawberry Field was a Salvation Army children's home for orphan girls and 'unmarried mothers' in Beaconsfield Road, near Woolton in Liverpool. The home was established in 1936 taking in young boys from the late 1950's. The original house was demolished in 1973 and said to be riddled with dry-rot. The Strawberry Field home closed in 2005.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Toogood_Smith (George Toogood Smith and Mimi Smith, John's adoptive parents).