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Unusual street/road names..

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Rosehip10 · 25/08/2020 13:21

What is the most unusual street or road name you have seen? If you live on a street with an unusual name do people comment on it?

"Chemistry" in Whitchurch (Cheshire) is a favourite of mine!

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JaJaDingDong · 25/08/2020 13:25

There's a small pathway in Swansea called Salubrious Passage. I love the name, though the pathway is anything but salubrious!

TwelvetyOClock · 25/08/2020 13:27

When I lived in Glasgow, I was on Kuala Lumpur Lane. I received cards from relatives that frequently read Koala Lumpur and, once, Koala Lamper.

SpangleBug · 25/08/2020 13:28

I was looking this up just the other day. Land of Green Ginger is my favourite.

ImaSababa · 25/08/2020 13:37

My favourite is Fuk On Road in Hong Kong.

Sillyroadname · 25/08/2020 13:38

I live on one! I'm looking for a job, and I've actually stopped putting my address on my CV as it was causing people to make comments as if it was some kind of joke. Genuine problem.

Brahumbug · 25/08/2020 13:39

My favourite is whip ma whop ma gate in YorkGrin

WarmSausageTea · 25/08/2020 13:41

I’ve passed by Fanny Hands Lane a few times. I assume it’s named after a local character, but a google search for Fanny Hands didn’t go well.

Inching · 25/08/2020 13:41

Not residential, but there used to be (maybe still is?) an underpass in Castleford called Tickle Cock Lane.

SpangleBug · 25/08/2020 13:42

Christmas Pie Avenue is nice too.

thatonesmine · 25/08/2020 13:43

There's a road called All Alone in Northleach, Glos

MrsMoastyToasty · 25/08/2020 13:43

There and Back Again Lane in Bristol.

Sparrowsinthehedge · 25/08/2020 13:43

I used to live close to Titty Ho, and it always made me smile.

NervousInYorkshire · 25/08/2020 13:44

There's a Pitfall Street in town - I've never dared go down it Grin

BlueThursday · 25/08/2020 13:45

We have a Hazel Dean in our town and it always makes me sing when I pass Smile

bunny85 · 25/08/2020 13:45

There's a World's End Lane in London

PaternosterLoft · 25/08/2020 13:46

There's an area near my parents that always makes me chuckle with a Lady Place cottage, Lady Place House etc. I've just looked at a map to check and 'The Bulk Meat Company' is based in No.2 Lady Place Barn Shock I would not be able to work there and ever give out the address over the phone Grin

MaMisled · 25/08/2020 13:47

Cripplecrutch Hill

Sawyersfishbiscuits · 25/08/2020 13:49

There's a hamlet called Kemey's Commander (which for some reason I hear in a Russian accent in my head!) and another called Bully hole bottom.

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CatBatCat · 25/08/2020 13:49

Part of the ring road in Derby is called Lara Croft Way

PinPon · 25/08/2020 13:49

I like Quality Street. Always makes me think of chocolates...

JoJoSM2 · 25/08/2020 13:52

Grin These are hilarious.

The one that makes me chuckle is Jackass Lane.

thatonesmine · 25/08/2020 13:57

Letsby Avenue in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Police are based there.

PaternosterLoft · 25/08/2020 13:57

South Yorks police HQ is on Letsby Avenue.

IncludeWomenInTheSequel · 25/08/2020 13:58

I live near a street called Front Lebanon. Behind it is...

Back Lebanon.