Ringo Starr's birthplace had "no historical significance"
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Former Beatle Ringo Starr has spoken of his sadness that his birthplace is to be demolished as part of a major regeneration scheme in Liverpool.
The terrace in Madryn Street, Princes Park, is one of 460 properties to be demolished for a regeneration project.
Liverpool City Council said the majority of residents now favour the scheme but Ringo said it was a shame renovation was not considered.
The council said last month Madryn Street had no significance.
The star spent only three months of his life there.
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I feel you should put the money in the houses and redo them
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"Years ago they knocked a lot of Liverpool down but they forgot to build it up and bring them back," he said.
"And I think the same thing is likely going to happen."
He added: "I feel you should put the money in the houses and redo them.
"Like Admiral Grove, where I lived from five to 22, they actually put a bathroom in and it's fine."
Beatles tourists can still visit the houses where John Lennon and Paul McCartney grew up.
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