Radcliffe Road, Salisbury

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

Romer Road SP2

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

Saxon Road SP2

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

Woodbury Gardens SP2

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