We are learning something new with the help of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society as it explains why the city's streets and neighbourhoods have their names.We are learning something new with the help of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society as it explains why the city's streets and neighbourhoods have their names.
We are learning something new with the help of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society as it explains why the city's streets and neighbourhoods have their names.

Pennywell, Pann Lane and Crowtree Road - the stories behind where these Sunderland's street names come from

Why is it called Pennywell? And what was the reason for calling it Crowtree Road?
By Chris Cordner
Published 17th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST

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.

Thanks to the help provided by Philip Curtis from Sunderland Antiquarian Society, we can explain more.

Garth originally meant ground which was used as a yard, paddock or garden. Philip tells us that the word was derived from the old Norwegian gard. Here is Wear Garth in February 1975.

5. The Garths

Garth originally meant ground which was used as a yard, paddock or garden. Philip tells us that the word was derived from the old Norwegian gard. Here is Wear Garth in February 1975. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Hudson Road was named after George Hudson, the M.P. for Sunderland from 1857 to 1859.

6. Hudson Road

Hudson Road was named after George Hudson, the M.P. for Sunderland from 1857 to 1859. Photo: Stu Norton

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Where does Pallion come from. Philip said: "Centuries ago the Lord of Dalden once owned a summer residence in the area we know today as Pallion. It was desribed as 'Le Pavylion' in the early fourteenth century but by 1408 the name had been changed to 'Pavillion'. It seems that with the passing of time the name was eventually changed to 'Pallion'. Pictured is Pallion Railway Station in May 1959.

7. A Pallion scene

Where does Pallion come from. Philip said: "Centuries ago the Lord of Dalden once owned a summer residence in the area we know today as Pallion. It was desribed as 'Le Pavylion' in the early fourteenth century but by 1408 the name had been changed to 'Pavillion'. It seems that with the passing of time the name was eventually changed to 'Pallion'. Pictured is Pallion Railway Station in May 1959. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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General Havelock Road is pictured in 2018. Philip said: "One of Wearside's most famous sons, Sir Henry Havelock, the hero of the Relief of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, is recalled with streets currently carrying his name, Havelock Terrace, Havelock Street, General Havelock Road.

8. General Havelock Road

General Havelock Road is pictured in 2018. Philip said: "One of Wearside's most famous sons, Sir Henry Havelock, the hero of the Relief of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, is recalled with streets currently carrying his name, Havelock Terrace, Havelock Street, General Havelock Road. Photo: Stu Norton

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