January 26th 2010 - Strawberry Fields Forever?

Yet another Beatles landmark...the song, Strawberry Fields, was written by John Lennon about a children's home near his Aunt Mimi's house, 'Mendips', where he too lived. He would spend his days as a child playing in the grounds of the children's home. The original Strawberry Fields building was demolished some time ago and replaced by a more modern structure. It continued to be used as a children's home until more recent years. It now stands empty, the grounds overgrown. Still, many come from across the globe to pay homage. The bright red gates are painted by a fan from outside the city who travels to carry out the deed once every year.