The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #32082   Message #419850
Posted By: Fiolar
17-Mar-01 - 08:22 AM
Thread Name: Black Swan change of name
Subject: Black Swan change of name
The Black Swan Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland is having its name changed to the "Hairy Lemon" by the new owners. It is rumoured that the poet Robbie Burns once stayed at the 18th century coaching house. The mayor of Alnwick is protesting and a petition is being set up. Apparently many such old inns are having their names changed to fit in with new owners think of as trendy.God protect us from such vandalism.