Most of the street names we’ve become accustomed to seeing have their roots in medieval times and, as a result, some have not aged too well. Sheffield has many eyebrow-raising street names such as Dead Man’s Hole Lane in Tinsley.
Here’s 11 of the strangest street names in and around Sheffield. Have we missed any?
5. Carsick Hill Road
Carsick Hill Road is an odd name for a hill until you realise that Fulwood houses the majority of the University of Sheffield’s first year students. Factor that in and the name perhaps unintentionally makes sense! Photo: Google
6. Jeffcock Road
Another one in the phallus related series of streets. Poor Jeff… Jeffcock Road is in High Green, Sheffield Photo: Google
7. Fanny Avenue
After a series of penis jokes, it’s time for some gender equality of sorts with a crude street name referring to a derogatory slang term for the female genitals. Fanny Avenue is in Killamarsh, Sheffield. Photo: Google Maps
8. Brigadier Hargreaves Court
This one is less rude and more a bit quirky. Rolls off the tongue quite well actually, a palate cleanser from the earlier filth. Photo: Google