The name "HYDE" is derived from the hide, a measure of land for taxation purposes, taken to be that area of land necessary to support a peasant family. In later times it was taken to be equivalent to 120 acres .
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
ABC Lane further explained.
After reading the post the other day, CeeCee has sent us a description of ABC Lane which was written in The History of Hyde.
Very interesting reading and something I was unaware of.
Thanks CeeCee !! Much appreciated.
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I often wondered about the name ABC lane. Thank you very much for enlightening me !
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1 comment:
I often wondered about the name ABC lane.
Thank you very much for enlightening me !
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