Lord Nelson
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Nelson, Washington, cock fighting, and a giant blue… bird
This day in London history: on 30 November 1966 Barbados, the only island in the Caribbean to have remained British throughout the colonial period, gained its independence. Barbados was also the only place in the world, outside of North America, that George Washington visited, and Bush Hill House the only house that he lived in… Continue reading
About Me (and my Obsession)
My obsession with London street names began in the early 90s when I worked in the Smithfield area and happened upon Bleeding Heart Yard. In my wanderings around London, kept adding to my store of weird and wonderful street names. Eventually it was time to share – hence my blog. I hope you enjoy these names as much as I do.
– Elizabeth
Recent Posts
- Poultry and Hen and Chickens Court – names for National Poultry Day
- Greenberry Street and Red Lion Square: street names for St Patrick’s Day and Red Nose Day
- Bleeding Heart Yard: revisiting (and debunking) old favourites
- Colours and music in London street names
- Pardons (or not) and justice in street names
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