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    1. Re: [genealogy] [SUNDERLAND] Campbell Terrace, Fulwell
    2. In a message dated 03/01/2005 23:29:00 GMT Standard Time, postmantim2@optusnet.com.au writes: In a response to one of your earlier messages to the Northumbria list I see a reference to "Campbell Terrace, Fulwell Road". >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This makes sense, as it was the custom for rows of houses on a main road to be called 'such and such terrace', possibly named after the builder. There are a number of examples in Sunderland, especially on the long main roads. There was an Argyle Terrace on Fulwell Road between Sea Lane and Brown Road, and also a Wardell Terrace on Fulwell Road at the Roker Baths Road end between All Saints Church and Sutherland Street. Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

    01/03/2005 10:37:52