My childhood with John Lennon

David Ashton presents a personal view of his childhood and a mate‚ who was to become one of the world's greatest musicians:

Setting the record straight

I have the rare pleasure of sharing with you those memories of John Lennon‚ which precede the confusing effects of the fame‚ which was to follow.
A Woolton childhood

Our childhood was far from the image that the world at large has of docks‚ warehouses‚ and dark poverty-struck satanic mills.
Playing with Lennon

John Lennon became interesting for what I now call his 'Huckleberry Finn' qualities. He knew things or found them out and if he liked you he got you into trouble!
Penny Lane Barber Shop

'It was John Lennon's taste for devilment and bizarre imagery that made him an attractive friend to have.'
Lennon and the ladies

It was at the Woolton Baths that we met girls... John Lennon had usually done it all first and so we fumblingly followed.
The new music

Tuesday evening dances were the highlight of the week - quickstep‚ the waltz and foxtrot. But the times were changing...

Staying active