Did you know that Nottingham used to be known as Snottingham? ... Following the Norman Conquest the new Norman overlord did not like being known as Lord of the Snots and so the 's' was dropped. The people of Scunthorpe however refused to have their name changed. ��
In Wales, proposals to "Welshicise" the town of Varteg to Y Farteg were met (quite rightly) with protests from villagers, but apparently the Aussie town of Fucking has finally changed its name, to "Fugging". Jx
Though not particularly rude, I always snigger whenever I see either 'Upper' or 'Downer' Road - imagine the pickle that could get you in with either a taxi driver, or a policeman - they might think you were taking the mick. Sx
We used to have great fun with the name of a particular town up the valleys - "I'm going to Cwm". [Pronounced as you might expect, for the innuendo to work.] Jx
Oh, so thrilled. I had no idea the UK was so progressive. A sex tour? I shall have to get a work visa, especially when visiting DaddyHole Road! Kizzes.
We have a few fun ones around here. There's "Chuckanut Drive" and Kitchendick Rd" their origin stories are boring, but it does give my brain good fodder for more entertaining stories.
There's plenty of filthy names of towns/streets across the world yet to cover - I mean in Central London alone, there is a "Gropecunt Lane", "Cock Lane", "Spankers Hill Wood" and a "Back Passage". Jx
In western Autralia there are quite a few place names ending in"up." Manjimup, for instance. But I Think "Buggerup" might be something dreamed up after a few bevvies.
Reminds me of Under Milk Wood - Dylan Thomas's fictional village in that poetic work is called "Llareggub", which is "Bugger All" backwards, of course. Jx
Not to mention Penistone and, in Norwich, Black Horse Opening...
ReplyDeleteMakes Grimsby and Scumthorpe sound positively delightful!
We stayed in Penistown (Penistone), and we were sadly disappointed at the lack of it. Jx
DeleteDid you know that Nottingham used to be known as Snottingham? ... Following the Norman Conquest the new Norman overlord did not like being known as Lord of the Snots and so the 's' was dropped. The people of Scunthorpe however refused to have their name changed.
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In Wales, proposals to "Welshicise" the town of Varteg to Y Farteg were met (quite rightly) with protests from villagers, but apparently the Aussie town of Fucking has finally changed its name, to "Fugging". Jx
DeleteThough not particularly rude, I always snigger whenever I see either 'Upper' or 'Downer' Road - imagine the pickle that could get you in with either a taxi driver, or a policeman - they might think you were taking the mick.
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We used to have great fun with the name of a particular town up the valleys - "I'm going to Cwm". [Pronounced as you might expect, for the innuendo to work.] Jx
DeleteOh, so thrilled. I had no idea the UK was so progressive. A sex tour? I shall have to get a work visa, especially when visiting DaddyHole Road! Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteYou'll feel right at home in Sluts Hole Lane. Jx
DeleteRimswell is nice this time of year.
ReplyDeleteAvoid Cocksburnspath and Wetwang, however. Jx
DeleteWe have a few fun ones around here. There's "Chuckanut Drive" and Kitchendick Rd" their origin stories are boring, but it does give my brain good fodder for more entertaining stories.
ReplyDeleteThere's plenty of filthy names of towns/streets across the world yet to cover - I mean in Central London alone, there is a "Gropecunt Lane", "Cock Lane", "Spankers Hill Wood" and a "Back Passage". Jx
DeleteIn western Autralia there are quite a few place names ending in"up." Manjimup, for instance. But I Think "Buggerup" might be something dreamed up after a few bevvies.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Under Milk Wood - Dylan Thomas's fictional village in that poetic work is called "Llareggub", which is "Bugger All" backwards, of course. Jx
DeleteI visit any of them!!! Daddyhole Road and Court Cocking sound of interest especially. As long as they aren't full of bitchingtons.
ReplyDeleteI think you should have "Welcome to Fingringhoe" printed on your underwear... Jx
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