John Lennon’s sister makes surprising discovery about his time in Almeria

Julia Baird, the sister of John Lennon, has made a surprising discovery about her brother's time in Almeria, Spain. During her visit to the city, where celebrations are marking 60 years since the Beatles star arrived to film How I Won the War in 1966, Baird learned more about Lennon's stay in Almeria than she knew about his life in Liverpool.

Accompanied by local researcher J. Adolfo Iglesias, Baird explored the Casa del Cine, a former country property where Lennon stayed while filming. She admitted that she had previously visited Spain with her partner but had avoided Almeria, not wanting to revisit the place where her brother stayed. However, after Iglesias's thorough research, she changed her mind and found that he had documented "every breath John took while he was here."

The former country house brought back memories of Lennon's childhood in Liverpool, particularly the presence of a school near the property. Watching children play at Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army children's home near his Liverpool home, would later inspire the Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever."

Lennon's connection to Almeria is celebrated in the city, with Mayor Maria del Mar Vazquez welcoming Baird and praising the province's history as an international film location. The anniversary program includes activities such as guided talks, music workshops, and Beatles tribute concerts. For Baird, the discovery highlights the importance of local research in uncovering new details about the life of an international music icon, even decades after his visit.