John Lennon's former home to go under the hammer

The house where John Lennon learned to play guitar is up for auction today. The property, on Blomfield Road in Liverpool, was once owned by his mother Julia. Although Lennon lived mostly with his Aunt Mimi nearby, he was a frequent visitor.

The three-bedroom home has been given a guide price of £120,000, but auctioneers are hoping it might attract much more from investors with an interest in The Beatles. Our reporter Tim Scott took a look around: