Yahoo News Airbnb lists George Harrison's 1949 childhood home for people to stay in
The childhood home of George Harrison is available for people to stay in as an Airbnb.
The Beatles guitarist moved into the terraced house at 25 Upton Green in Speke in 1949 when he was six years old, and remained there until the 1960s. It was during his time at the house George met Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and the three held some of their first rehearsals there.
Wanting to share his passion with other music fans, Ken Lambert, from New Hampshire, bought the house when it went under the hammer with Omega Auctions in 2022. Since then, he has added a mural on the outside of the rear garden and added props throughout the rooms.
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Ken told the ECHO: "I’m a massive fan of The Beatles - especially George, so that’s why I decided to buy the place. I spent a few months getting it ready in 2022 before opening it to fans, fixing the decor and making it more interesting for fans. We have added some great photo opportunities as well.
“It’s been great to share my passion with others and I love seeing people being able to enjoy it. Reading the reviews from fans, of people who have stayed overnight, is great. It’s nice to see so many people appreciate and love it as much as I do.”
The three-bedroom family home, which was sold at auction for £171,000, still bears some of the period features from when the Harrisons were residents including its bath, sink, some original doors, hanging rails in wardrobes and outbuildings complete with original doors and decor.
Ken explained how the Harrisons lived in this terrace home around the same time as The Beatles were starting their journey to stardom and success. This property, located in a cul-de-sac residential neighbourhood, is around 20 minutes outside of Liverpool.
As part of the experience, guests can stay in George’s former bedroom and play on multiple guitars that sit in the floral-decorated living room where the Fab Four rehearsed. Guests can also listen to old Beatles albums on the retro standing record player and get a picture beside a young George heading off to play in an early gig for The Quarrymen.
Dotted around the house are photos of George growing up and the Fab Four performing during their early days.
The property can even be booked as early as this weekend - Friday, May 24 - for a two-night-minimum stay. The cost ranges from £200 to £500 depending on the date.
More information about the Airbnb can be found here.
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