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Local
roadname derivations - J to N
Jeffery Court:
There was a Jeffery House at
Warmley as far back as 1610. In 1670 the family
possessed coal pits in Lord Stafford's Liberty and
were the first family in the area to be involved
in coal mining
Johnson Drive:
Joe Johnson was a milkman from
Barrs Court Road, he left his house to the church
in his will, road named in grattitude for his services
to the community.
The Keep:
The Keep was the place where
horses were kept on Hardwicks' Farm (Adjacent)
Laphams Court:
William Lapham was resident
in Hanhamm in 1899 but I don't know what his claim
to fame was.
Lear Close:
Alfred Lear was a coal merchant
who lived in Cadbury Heath Road.
Lewis Close:
Named after Edith Lewis
who died in 1983 aged 95 and who was, at the
time, the oldest resident of the parish.
Lintern Crescent:
This may have been in honour
of Edward Lintern who was a local Methodist lay
preacher. He died, aged 51, in 1902 and 1500 men
attended his funeral.
Alternatively after Mr Linthorn a landowner from
Bitton (Info provided by Shaun Harris of North Common)
Long Beach Road:
Along with it's offshoot roads, Long Beach is
named after an American placename. Most, although not all
are in California. (Named by Wimpy Construction, nearby
California Road connection we assume).
Millers Drive:
Reference to nearby Mill Lane and the old Flax
Mill.
Mill Lane:
A Flock (and shoddy?) Mill once stood on what
is now the Independent Methodist Church car park. It drew
it's power from the nearby Siston Brook via a weir and water
wheel. This road was previously known as Hole Lane,
origins unknown.
Mitchell Walk:
After a past vicar of St Barnabas Church.
Neads Close:
Built on land belonging to Mr Cook, the council
got it wrong see Cooks Close.
Newton Road/Close:
The Craddocks changed their name to Newton. (see
Craddock Close) Many of the "Newtons"
are buried in Bristol Cathedral. The size of the tombs indicating
their wealth and importance. (Tombs marked "Newtons
of Barrs Court")
Nicholettes:
The name of the manager of Stuckey's Bank in
1911. He was a prominent local figure and (I think) a
magistrate.
Noble Avenue:
After Mr Noble who was Superintendant of North
Common Methodist Chapel. He died around 1982 aged 93.
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