UPPER MERION âGeorge Washington Slept Hereâ was the name of a funny and well received theatrical film released in 1942 starring famed 20 th century comedian Jack Benny in the lead role. By that year the popular, well worn phrase had become a bit of a source of amusement as it seemed all sorts of places throughout the country were erroneously claiming the illustrious honor of having hosted our first president.
And so it continued for the better half of the 20th century. But all of that changed as over the decades the phrase seemed to fade away along with many of the erstwhile claims of the late presidentâs visitations.
Too many streets have tree names
Both sites are being developed by Skylark Homes – one to the west of Linwood Road and the other off Willingham Road to the east of the town.
The Linwood Road area is documented as having Roman history, most notably the remains of a Roman pottery was discovered there.
It is not surprising then the suggestions put forward by the developers reflected this theme – Roman Fields, Amphora Way, Forge Park and Pottery Lane/Way.
The site will have just one road and councillors favoured the name of Roman Fields.
However, suggestions for the Willingham Road site did not meet with such a favourable response.