Wednesday 3 April 2013

L is for Lendal


This is the view looking up Lendal from just inside the Museum Gardens. An unusual name for a street it is probably derived from its close proximity to St Leonards Hospital. Prior to becoming known as Lendal it was called Aldeconyngstrete or Old Coney Street.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday

9 comments:

  1. Hmm interesting name.. but I "L"ike it

    PhenoMenon, ABCW Team

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  2. I love your street scenes. Always feel like I am looking out a window. Super!!

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  3. What a NICE street.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. It looks a lovely place - I always find names to be an interesting link to chapters long-forgotten.

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  5. Looks like a great street to wander down!

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  6. Aldeconyngstrete! I don't think I can even pronounce that. Interesting how places get their name
    Joy - ABC Team

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  7. A bit of another world! So interesting, this busy street!

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  8. Love the photo. So much to look at.

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