George Harrison was known as the “quiet Beatle”. Now he is remembered at the house where he was born in Liverpool. His widow tells of his memories of life there.
Former Beatles musician George Harrison (1943-2001) is now commemorated with a plaque in his hometown of Liverpool. The blue plaque was unveiled at his former home. His work has influenced millions of people around the world, said the heritage conservation organization Historic England. Harrison was the youngest member of the British band The Beatles.
The Brit was born on February 25, 1943 in Liverpool. His birthplace is at 12 Arnold Grove. Harrison spent the first years of his childhood there. He was known as the “quiet Beatle.” After the group split up, he continued his music career. He died of cancer at the age of 58.
“He left his footprint on this world, this country, this city and this street,” his widow Olivia Harrison said, according to the British news agency PA. The plaque is a source of pride for everyone in the family and something none of them could have foreseen, least of all George.
Living in Arnold Grove
He had fond and intense memories of his childhood home, she told the BBC. In one of his books he wrote a lot about life in Arnold Grove. Given the war, it was an uncertain time. But he also experienced security – his grandmother lived very close by and he could walk out and visit her. The family was close. “I think he would be very touched.”
The blue plaque for Harrison is one of the few that have been put up outside of London so far. It is used in many places in the British capital to commemorate well-known historical figures. Historic England called for suggestions in the coming weeks as to which people in the country should be commemorated.
Source: Stern
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