Peter McGovern

Peter John McGovern (28 October 1927 – 1 April 2006) was a British songwriter and activist.

For the American politician, see Peter McGovern (politician).

Life and career

Pete McGovern was born in Liverpool, England, on 28 October 1927. Both of his parents were Irish. His father, Thomas McGovern, was from Collon, County Louth, Ireland and his mother, Annie Dillon, was from Galbally, County Limerick. Pete was born in Regent Street, off the dock road north of the city centre.[1][2]

McGovern attended St. Edward's School, West Derby and Queen Elizabeth's School, Anfield. He worked for many years on the railways and was an active trade unionist and campaigner.[3]

His main claim to fame is that he wrote "In My Liverpool Home", a song that has become an anthem or folk tune for the people of Liverpool. It was recorded by the folk group The Spinners.

The original version of "In My Liverpool Home" was written by McGovern in the early 1960s, but many verses have been added since.[3]

The first line of the song is:

"I was born in Liverpool, down by the docks"[4]

Death

McGovern died in Trawsfynydd, North Wales, on 1 April 2006.[3]

Family

McGovern's granddaughter, Alison McGovern, was elected MP for Wirral South in the 2010 general election.[5]

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References
  1. Ancestry. Accessed October 2013
  2. Irish Genealogy. Accessed September 2016
  3. The Independent. Accessed October 2013
  4. Lyrics Playground. Accessed October 2013
  5. News BBC; accessed October 2013


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