Who raised John Lennon?
“As soon as my mother received the ‘phone call to assist with Mimi’s care it was made clear to us who she was. I think we always knew that John Lennon’s Aunt lived in Poole; we just did not where exactly.” How long did you look after Mimi? “I looked after Mimi on and off for two years during 1991 and 1992. ” How did you feel when you realised who Mimi was? “I did not start as a huge Beatles fan (not having been born until 1963). However, one of my closest friends at Grammar School loved all things Beatle so I was well educated! When I realized who Mimi was, it was interesting to hear her talk about John and the other Beatles; also to see the memorabilia that she had in her house. She had a picture that was painted by John (which she later gave to her doctor), a Radio Caroline bell that had been presented to the Beatles, a plaque that John had made for his Uncle that read “the guitar is all right as a hobby, John, but you’ll never make a living at it”, as well as many photographs and ca
