Hull and Hereabouts
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Church Lane Staithe
A staithe is an old english word for a landing place or wharf. This lane led at one time to the church and still would if they hadn't put a carpark and some shops in the way.
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London Caller
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
That's an interesting word!
It reminded me of "tithe"...
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That's an interesting word!
ReplyDeleteIt reminded me of "tithe"...