Have you ever wondered where the name of your street or neighbourhood came from?
What was the reasoning behind the name Pann Lane or the Garths?
Thanks to the help provided by Philip Curtis from Sunderland Antiquarian Society, we can explain more.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the Antiquarian Society’s Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
If you’ve got memories of Sunderland’s past, contact Chris Cordner on [email protected]
Take a look through these 9 images and the reasons why the streets and communities of Sunderland have their names.
1. Pennywell
Pennywell Shops in June 1958. Phil Curtis said it is possible that part of the name comes from the Old English wielle meaning spring. The word 'Penny' was mentioned in Bishop Hatfield's Survey where it stated ' five tenements were let at a penny farme' (or rack rent). Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Springwell Road, Sunderland
Springwell Road, Sunderland. Phil said: "The 'spring' in Springwell comes from the Middle English word meaning a copse, clump or trees or spinney ." Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
3. Crowtree Road
Crowtree Road takes its name from the murder of crows which nested in the trees there, said Phil. Photo: SESunderland Echo
4. Pann Lane
Pann Lane got its name from the salt-making industry which existed centuries ago on the banks of the Wear. Salt pans are flat areas of ground covered with salt and other minerals. Photo: Stu Norton