Penny Lane Bus light show The church is often known

The church is often known as the 'bombed out' church

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as German bombing in the second world war damaged the property

He and his Mum moved from Ringos birthplace (Madryn St) to Arnold Grove when Ringo was three

But it was home

Penny Lane Bus light show The church is often knownThe number 46 bus was one of the main routes into Liverpool City Centre from Penny Lane and back. Whilst waiting for the bus Paul McCartney was inspired to write the lyrics to the Penny Lane hit by the things he saw, including the barber's shop, the bank, and a nurse selling poppies. He later turned these notes into the song.