John Winston Lennon was born on 9 October, 1940 in a second floor ward in the former Maternity Hospital on Oxford Street, near the University of Liverpool campus. His father: Alfred Lennon. His mother: Julia Lennon (nee. Stanley). John was named after his grandfather and the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. His father was not present at the birth as he was away as a merchant seaman during World War II.
Today, a blue plaque outside the building reminds of the famous Liverpool born son.
A plaque outside former Maternity Hospital in Liverpool reminds of the birth of John Lennon (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
Liverpool's famous sons in bronze
Where the Beatles' song becomes alive
Paul McCartney & John Lennon first met here
World-renowned training place for musicians
Liverpool's legendary launchpad of the Beatles
John himself near Cavern Club
Strawberry Fields Forever - in live
British host & Pop icon
A tribute to the Beatles
The place where John lived with his aunt Mimi
Some Beatles hits were written in here
Where the Beatles' manager was born
In 1940, the Beatles' drummer came into this world
Sir Richard Starkey once lived in here
Where the quiet Beatles member spend some time
Just opposite impressive Liverpool Cathedral
Where the Fab Four played 27 times
Recording place of their first disc
Bronze sculpture of former Beatles' manager
One of the most influential bands of all times
Synthie Pop & New Wave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Death Metal & Grindcore since the 80s
Born at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
British Indie Rock from Liverpool
Chart breaking Pop band in the 80s
Former Indie Rock group
Known for their Three Lions hit
