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Old 21-02-2012, 14:33   #4
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Re: Alleytroyds

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Originally Posted by steve2qec View Post
Royds Street is named after a family so don't think it's connected to Alleytroyds. Will have a look at my 1848 map when I get home but I'm pretty sure it was called that back then.
Yes, Steve, that area is named on this map.
Shows 'Alleytroyds T.P. and weighing machine' What does T.P. stand for ?

Agree with Margaret, it is an ugly name, but would be interesting to find out why it was called that.
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