Time to undo historical changes of street names (NSFW)

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Old Greg replied

10 June 2020, 14:09
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Paddy replied

10 June 2020, 13:53
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northernladuk replied

10 June 2020, 13:30
Originally posted by Old Greg View Post

But with free pea wet on top.

This is an artists impression of the regeneration plans. The building in the photo is the Carrs Pastie shop.
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BlueSharp replied

10 June 2020, 13:24
When are we renaming Scunthorpe?
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Old Greg replied

10 June 2020, 13:13
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Not to be confused with nearby Bolton which is currently a waste tip.

But with free pea wet on top.
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northernladuk replied

10 June 2020, 13:11
Originally posted by Old Greg View Post

Nob End - Wikipedia

Nob End is the site of a former waste tip

Not to be confused with nearby Bolton which is currently a waste tip.
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Old Greg replied

10 June 2020, 13:09
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

I'm liking the fact the names represent what goes on in the street..for example.. GC says

I don't this lot would welcome tthis naming style though.

Nob End - Wikipedia
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Paddy replied

10 June 2020, 12:56
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northernladuk replied

10 June 2020, 12:45
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

Wow, some truly indepth analysis of the street name's origins there:

I'm liking the fact the names represent what goes on in the street..for example.. GC says

it was part of a collection of streets which appears to have survived as a small island of prostitution outside Southwark,

I don't this lot would welcome tthis naming style though.
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ladymuck replied

10 June 2020, 12:34
Wow, some truly indepth analysis of the street name's origins there:

Gropec**t, the earliest known use of which is in about 1230, appears to have been derived as a compound of the words grope and c**t.
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DimPrawn replied

10 June 2020, 12:28
Can we rename them to Trump Street?
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Old Greg started a topic Time to undo historical changes of street names (NSFW)

10 June 2020, 12:21
Time to undo historical changes of street names (NSFW)

It's disgraceful that all these politically correct name changes have been allowed to persist for so long. Change them back now before a right-winger punches someone!

Gropecunt Lane - Wikipedia
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