The streets of Greater Manchester are named after sorts of things – from notable residents to local landmarks. Some are named after animals (Lizard Street, Parrot Street), or far-off places (China Lane, Portugal Street), or famous faces (Sir Alex Ferguson Way, Alan Turning Way). There are street names that only a local would know how to pronounce ( Hall i’ th’ Wood Street – Boltonians, please explain), and some that just sound cool (Cyclone Street).
Some street names have changed over time – such as Anita Street in Ancoats, which was known as Sanitary Street when it was first built in the early20th century– and there are names which residents today probably wish they could change (Corona Street). There is even one famously nameless street in Levenshulme that has become a minor tourist attraction.
Finally, there are some names that never fail to make people smirk as they drive past. Here are some of Greater Manchester’s cheekiest street names.
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1. Dick Field Clough
Ramsbottom in Bury is home to Dick Field Clough, Lower Dickfield and Deep Clough. Credit: Google Maps
2. Wham Bottom Lane
Wham Bottom Lane is located in Healey, Rochdale. The word “wham” is sometimes seen in place names in Northern England and means "land in a corner formed by a bend." Credit: Google Maps
3. Cock Clod Street
Cock Clod Street is located in Radcliffe. Aside from being another word for rooster, “cock” can also mean “a small pile,” usually of hay, while a “clod” is “lump of earth or clay.” Credit: Google Maps
4. Needwood Close
Needwood Close is located in Harpurhey. Credit: Google Maps