Mosspits Lane Infants School, Liverpool

Located on Woolton Road in Wavertree, Liverpool, Mosspits Lane Infants School holds a significant place in Beatles history as the first school John Lennon attended. Enrolled on November 12, 1945, young John, then only five years old, spent six months here before moving on to Dovedale Primary School in May 1946.

At the time, John lived a short walk away on Newcastle Road. His mother, Julia Lennon, who was raising him alone, managed to balance her responsibilities by taking up a part-time job at a nearby caf茅. She would walk John to school in the mornings and pick him up after her lunchtime shift at the Coffee House public house on Church Road. Despite being one of many pupils, John stood out from the beginning. His teachers noted his exceptional talents in reading, writing, and art鈥攕kills that hinted at his creative potential.

Even as a child, Lennon exhibited an early knack for storytelling and drawing. By the age of seven, he had written his first "book," and by eleven, he was creating sketches and jokes. This artistic inclination would later surface in his contributions to The Beatles and his solo career, notably in his drawings featured on the Walls and Bridges album.

Mosspits Lane Infants School also boasts a connection to other future Beatles-related figures. Among its pupils were Len Garry, Pete Shotton, and Nigel Walley, who would later form part of The Quarrymen, the skiffle band that evolved into The Silver Beatles and eventually The Beatles. This early association underscores the school's place in the origins of one of the world鈥檚 most iconic bands.

Today, Mosspits Lane Infants School remains a point of interest for Beatles fans, offering a glimpse into the formative years of one of music鈥檚 greatest legends. It was here, in a modest classroom, that the seeds of John Lennon's remarkable journey began to take root.

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Sight Name: Mosspits Lane Infants School
Sight Location: Liverpool, England (See walking tours in Liverpool)
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