National Trust - John Lennon's Childhood Home — Attraction in Liverpool

My Theory on the Influence of Surroundings on Music

Living in Bristol, I’ve noticed how the city’s environment influences the music created here. It’s a place that feels a bit unkempt and cluttered, with a gritty, raw edge. The streets are not always tidy, and there’s a certain urban chaos that you can almost hear in the music of artists from this city—often darker, more introspective, and experimental, like the sounds of Massive Attack or Portishead.

In contrast, Liverpool feels much cleaner, with more green spaces and a sense of order. The city itself feels more open and welcoming, and this is reflected in the music here. It’s lighter, more melodic, with a sense of optimism that mirrors the city's atmosphere—especially in the timeless sound of The Beatles. The surroundings, both the physical and the energy of the cities, shape the way musicians express themselves. The clean streets and green spaces of Liverpool seem to inspire music that’s about connection, love, and joy, while Bristol’s more chaotic environment creates something deeper, moodier, and more...

I went on the beatles trip at the Albert docks, Liverpool, it took one and half hours, and was one of the best trips i ve been on. Our narrator was Carlos and driver was hairlos. It was full of information and humour from the word go. The cost is £15 per person, pensioners £11. There were highlights, Penny Lane being one. Peaky blighters was also mentioned, as was the comedy bread. Music was played. Stops were taken so you could have photo s at penny Lane and strawberry fields. Singing and humour was order of the day, on otherwise a dismal dank day. Homes of 3 of the beatles were seen. John Lenton s home is now in the hands of the national Trust and can be viewed by appointment. The only house we could nt see is George s because it was too far away in Speke. There are some lovely parks in Liverpool and we saw quite a few that were relevant to the beatles story. This is a must for Liverpool visitors. And I will be going...

The National Trust operates the only tour of John and Paul's childhood homes where you can go inside the houses and is a real must for Beatles fans. A minibus picks visitors up from either Speke Hall or a hotel on the waterfront. Stepping into both houses was such a thrill and a real trip down memory lane. So much was familiar to me from my own 50s/60s childhood. The guides are real Beatles enthusiasts who know their subject inside out and have so many anecdotes to tell. There are lots of photos and bits of memorabilia on show and you get a real feel for what life was like for both lads. For info, no photos inside and bags are safely tucked away in a cupboard as the rooms are quite small. Oh and the guides told us that one day a scruffy bloke with his collar turned up and cap pulled down joined the tour. Turns out it...