Street names usually reveal some history of the area not known to everyday passers-by and can be named after long-gone landmarks, public houses, nearby streams, and notable people.
Here are some of the strangest street names in Sheffield - and the stories behind them.
5. Leppings Lane
Leppings is the old name for stepping stones across a stream or river. They were also called leppen stones, or hippen stones. The leppings across the river at Hillsborough were once a well-known feature of the area. Photo: Google
6. Matilda Street
Streets often take their names from pubs that once stood in the area. In this case, Matilda Street in Sheffield city centre took its name from The Matilda Tavern, which was named after William the Conqueror’s wife, Queen Matilda of Flanders. Photo: Google
7. Carsick Hill Road
This street between Ranmoor and Sandygate got its name from the area called Carre Sick, meaning a marshy area with a stream running through it, sick being the old word for a stream or ditch. Photo: Google
8. Spital Hill, Burngreave
This street name is derived from the word hospital. A hospital was founded in the 12th century by a local lord of the manor. Photo: Google