PENNY LANE MAY BE ABOUT TO BITE THE DUST

by Bob Walsh

Penny Lane, the street in Liverpool made famous by the Beatles, may soon be no more.  The woke locals are screaming, possibly correctly, that it is named after James Penny, a well known slave trader and opponent to the abolition of slavery in Great Britain.  So far the jury is out on the facts but if it does turn out that it was named after James Penny the street may be renamed.

Wouldn't it be a kick if it turns out it was named after James Cash Penny, the well known American retailer?  Of course, since the street name is at least a couple of hundred years old when James Cash Penny was born, that probably isn't going to turn out to be correct.

Maybe they could rename it Shilling Lane.  Or Thruppence Blvd.  Or James Brown street.  Or they could name it after me.  I have never had a street named after me.  Maybe they will solicit nominations.  

Professor Howard Katz Avenue.  That has a ring to it.

 

EDITOR'S NOTE: I  prefer Cop Katz Avenue, thank you.