The National Trust minibus picks us up from Mendips to take us into Allerton and 20 Forthlin Road, which is about a mile away from John's house. The McCartneys moved to Forthlin Road from Speke and Paul has said that it was a pleasure to live in. Again, no photogrphy is allowed inside the house but the walls are adorned with high quality photographs taken by Paul's brother Mike. for example, you will see John washing up, John, Paul and George standing outside the back door and John and Paul composing in the front room. As with 'Mendips', 20 Forthlin Road has been restored to its 1950s appearance - slightly disconcerting for a 1950s time machine to be nestling in amongst some with upvc windows, modern cars outside and satellite dishes on their walls. The guide is fun and somehow he has evolved to look like Paul. see below!
Both guides live in their respective Beatle houses but you won't be able to go in unless you book via the National Trust. Even Bob Dylan had to do that, and if it's good enough for him it's good enough for the rest of you!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
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