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    1. Re: [SHEFF] Norfolk Road
    2. Hi Jeremy I've just had a look at my Neepsend 1903 map and can't see a Norfolk Road in this area at all. Thanks to Pete I now know that Norfolk Road was renamed Douglas Road as he tells me "Parkwood Springs which contains many new houses and gardens, those in the higher part commanding extensive views of the town and neighbourhood. Some of the road names are different from the contemporary names; Orchard, Prospect, Mount, Vale and Norfolk Roads date from 1856. Orchard Road was named after the Orchard through which it was built, it was renamed Wallace Road in 1876. Prospect Road was a typically optimistic Victorian road name but was renamed Pickering Road in 1876. Vale and Mount Roads, which were named after the topography of the district, retained their original names; Norfolk Road was named after the Duke of Norfolk owner of the Old Park Wood. However there was another Norfolk Road in Sheffield so the Norfolk Road of Parkwood was renamed Norfolk Road North to avoid confusion, it was renamed Douglas Road in 1876." Hope this is also interesting to others and thanks again Pete! I keep meaning to go down Club Mill Road and get a photo for the website. If you do go down there though be careful if you go by car as the road is very uneven and full of potholes. I would also recommend you only go down there during the daytime when the local works are open and there are plenty of people about, it's far too quiet a place to go to any other time as you don't know who could be hanging around Yes, you are right, not the best area to wander alone! At the moment I am still having trouble driving so I am hoping hubby will take pity and take me there! If I do manage it I will send you a copy of the photo. Best Regards Karen Lightowler Doncaster, South Yorkshire Researching the Sheffield Flood

    04/12/2005 10:22:11