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)
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
