251 Menlove Avenue, named Mendips, is a National Trust property in south Liverpool, England, and was the childhood home of John Lennon. The five-year-old Lennon moved to this address in 1945 when his mother Julia sent him to live with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George. He remained here until 1963 when he was 23 years old, and The Beatles' hit "She Loves You" was written in its front living room. The standard of the National Trust The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is an organisation which works to preserve and protect coastline, countryside and buildings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. ... Liverpools skyline, as seen from the River Mersey. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... John Lennon John Winston Lennon, later John Ono Lennon, (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), was best known as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist for The Beatles. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Beatles (L-R, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon), in 1964, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show during their first United States tour, promoting their first U.S. hit song, I Want To Hold Your Hand. ...

Despite having purchased the childhood residence of Paul McCartney, the National Trust showed no interest in acquiring the Menlove Avenue property. It was eventually bought by Yoko Ono, John Lennon's widow, who then donated the house to the National Trust. After much restoration work it was finally opened to the public on March 27, 2003. Paul McCartney, as photographed by John Kelley for the 1968 LP The Beatles (aka The White Album). Sir James Paul McCartney, KBE, MBE (born June 18, 1942), better known as Paul McCartney, is a British musician, composer, and producer, who first came to prominence as a member of The Beatles. ... Yoko Ono in Central Park, c. ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in Leap years). ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Said Ono, "When John's house came up for sale I wanted to preserve it for the people of Liverpool and John Lennon and Beatles fans all over the world." (Associated Press, February 14, 2003). Associated Press logo This article concerns the news service. ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The house was featured on the sleeve cover for Oasis' single "Live Forever." [1] (http://www.windowsmedia.com/mediaguide/albuminfo/?a_id=R+++230568&name=Oasis) Oasis as of 2005, left to right:Andy Bell, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher and Gem Archer Oasis are a best-selling rock and roll Britpop band, originally from Manchester, England. ... Live Forever is a song by British rock group Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. ...

See also

• 20 Forthlin Road A childhood home of Beatle Paul McCartney, another National Trust property.
• 12 Arnold Grove Childhood home of Beatle George Harrison
• 10 Admiral Grove Childhood home of Beatle Ringo Starr

20 Forthlin Road is a National Trust property in south Liverpool, Merseyside, England. ... Paul McCartney, as photographed by John Kelley for the 1968 LP The Beatles (aka The White Album). Sir James Paul McCartney, KBE, MBE (born June 18, 1942), better known as Paul McCartney, is a British musician, composer, and producer, who first came to prominence as a member of The Beatles. ... 12 Arnold Grove is a house in Liverpool, situated in the Wavertree area, and the birthplace of former Beatle George Harrison. ... George Harrison MBE (February 24, 1943 – November 29, 2001) was a popular British songwriter, musician and film producer best known as a member of the Beatles. ... Ringo Starr Richard Starkey, MBE (born July 7, 1940) known by his stage name, Ringo Starr, is a popular British musician, best known as drummer for The Beatles. ...

External links

• The childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney owned by the National Trust (http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/mendipsforthlinroad/mendips.html)
• Pictures of the birthplaces/childhood homes of all of the Beatles (http://perso.club-internet.fr/bludream/FRENCH/liverpool5.html)
• The many childhood homes of the Beatles (http://www.music.indiana.edu/som/courses/rock/homes.html)