Portobello Road
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Antique markets and the war over an ear
This day in London’s history: on 22 November 1739, the British secured a naval victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Porto Bello in Panama. This took place during the War of the Austrian Succession, sometimes known as the War of Jenkins’ Ear. The name was coined by Thomas Carlyle; the ear in question… 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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