What was Chelsea Road, Brincliffe, S11 previously called?

[lauramottram]

When strolling to Chelsea Park last weekend in the sun we noticed that the street sign for Chelsea Road is on top of a traditional style street sign with a different street name. (Think it began with P or R but have already forgotten.)

 

Has anybody got any knowledge of this area? I cant find anything on the internet, though will try browsing Ecclesall Library local history books next time I go up.

 

Thanks

 

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[HughW]

This was one of a number of streets whose names were changed by an order of the council on 10 September 1886. The previous name was Palmerston Road. If the pre-1886 street name sign is still there that is quite a survival!

 

Hugh

[lauramottram]

Thanks Hugh, that's really interesting. I may look more into the order. Do you know why it was done? Was it because there's already a Palmerston Road in S10?

 

You can see the plate if you look on Streetview - the one opposite Cavendish Road within the stone wall.

 

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[gnvqsos]

Thanks Hugh, that's really interesting. I may look more into the order. Do you know why it was done? Was it because there's already a Palmerston Road in S10?

 

You can see the plate if you look on Streetview - the one opposite Cavendish Road within the stone wall.

 

X

 

Thats a great spot;was it replaced as the popularity of Lord P may have triggered a spate of thefts.I have mates from the Bridge who regularly steal Chelsea and Tottenham street signs,and my flatmate has collected nearly all the premierships except for Arsenal,West Ham and Norwich-his West Brom lacks the Albion.

[lauramottram]

I'm not sure how relevant your friends stealing football related signs is, but thanks for your response :0)