Radcliffe Road, Salisbury

By mattypenny, on January 4th, 2009%

There are two derivations that I can see for the name of Radcliffe Road, although neither may be correct.

As discussed in the entry for Romer Road, the theme for the road names on this estate could be:

military figures who have been awarded the Order of the Bath, or people with some connection with . . . → Read More: Radcliffe Road, Salisbury

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Romer Road SP2

By mattypenny, on October 22nd, 2008%

I am very unsure about the derivation of the name ‘Romer Road’, but I think that it’s reasonably likely that it is named after Sir Robert Romer.

Sir Robert Romer was made Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1901 1.

This is a link with the other roads on this estate:

Wavell . . . → Read More: Romer Road SP2

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Saxon Road SP2

By mattypenny, on July 19th, 2008%

The Saxons were a group of people who originated in what is now Germany. Some of the Saxons seem to have settled in Southern England from the 5th century onwards 1 (who gave their name to England).

I’m uncertain about all of the terms used to describe the inhabitants of the British Isles between (and . . . → Read More: Saxon Road SP2

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Woodbury Gardens SP2

By mattypenny, on June 14th, 2008%

There’s a Woodbury in Devon – although I can’t see any reason why the road would be name after Woodbury. I’m wondering whether the wards at Newbridge Hosiptal, which was on or near this site (hence the nearby Senior Drive – it was an old people’s hospital) were named after other places and Woodbury was . . . → Read More: Woodbury Gardens SP2

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