From The Birmingham Post
History lovers have spoken out against the decision to change the name of historic Birmingham inn The Saracen's Head - accusing it of being “politically correct”.
The home of the Saracen’s Head, in Kings Norton, will become known as Saint Nicolas Place said its owners, at the nearby St Nicolas Church.
People responding to the news said the church had no right to “wipe away 300 years of history” for fear of offending Muslims.
The 18th-century former inn was originally built as a rich wool merchant’s house in the 1400s and was given to the church in 1930. In 2004 it won £500,000 to help bring it back to its former glory in the BBC programme Restoration.
In 2004 it was reported the Very Rev (Canon Rob) Morris said the name was “offensive” to Muslims. But he said the reason behind the name-change was to stop people from mistaking the building - now a community centre and church office - for a pub. It was also to recognise the role of the church and its more than a million pounds’ worth of investment.
Keith Carton, from Kings Norton, said: “When was the last time anyone can recall coach loads of lager louts turning up for a heavy session?”
Rod Murphy, from Northfield, said: “This barmy decision has nothing at all to do with people thinking the building is still a pub. The only people who use the building are locals and they know full well it is not a pub.”
Mr Murphy was among many who felt the new name was prompted by a fear of offending Muslims. He said: “This is the real reason that the name is being changed. How the misguided, deluded do-gooder Canon Rob Morris can be allowed to wipe away 300 years of history is beyond belief.”
Mr Morris denied the charge adding the site would be home to the Saracen’s Head Cafe. He said: “If we felt that we wouldn’t have kept the name at all. I’m surprised at the number of people who have complained.” 
Why? He should be in touch with the views of his flock. And the name of a café within a building is ephemeral and more easily changed than that of a historic local landmark.
Meanwhile I am pleased to note that Saracen’s Head Hotel in Chelmsford is thriving.