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Beatles save Penny Lane
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Liverpool's world famous Penny Lane is to escape a name change - because of the famous Beatles song in its honour.
Liverpool council have undertaken plans to rename several of the cities streets that are associated with its past as a slave trading post.
Penny Lane came under scrutiny because it is named after James Penny, an 18th century slave ship owner.
However, council officials have now confirmed that the street will retain its name because of its connection with the Beatles and its position as a famous tourist attraction.
Speaking on behalf of Liverpool Council, Barbara Mace remarked: "I don't think anyone would seriously consider renaming Penny Lane. My proposal is to rename several of the streets and to replace them with the names of people who have done something positive."
Source: Virgin.net
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So does that mean that Manesty and his ilk didn't exist or their deeds were never done? What a load of crap. These people (councilors) are making Liverpool the laughing stock of the world.
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Sloyne these councillors are all rubbish. I would neva emply any of them. Clueless springs to mind wheneva I see them in the paper
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This city has so many problems, I can't believe they've employed one whole person to work on renaming streets.
And what about all the problems caused by the renaming of streets? Postal deliveries, people with old maps trying to find the street, tourists, etc. Eventually, we all wind up having to make a trip to the fourth floor of the Central Library just to find out where a street used to be.
I agree: If someone is deserving of a street name, give them one of the newly built streets. Can't believe this is even being proposed as a serious idea. :020:
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Only Fools and ...Liverpool City Council! What next? Nelson Mandela Towers? OMG!
It makes no difference what they change 'em to, they'll still be known by their original names to the people of Liverpool.