Article: Lennon's art school goes with Yoko Ono's backing.(News)

Byline: BY KATE MANSEY Daily Post Staff

YOKO Ono has backed a controversial development that involved selling off John Lennon's old art school to fund a new design academy in Liverpool

The widow of the legendary Beatle was guest of honour at the launch of a fundraising campaign for Liverpool John Moores University's new art and design centre.

University officials caused a stir when they sold off four buildings, including Lennon's former art school, in order to help pay for the new pounds 23.5m, academy.

Hope Street where the musician studied is now earmarked for conversion into 28 flats.

The sale of the art school, plus three ...

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