Hope they're paying for the deeds to be changed too (1 Viewer)

[sedge]

Just read this

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[Flairy]

What a load of crap

 

[chaser]

Would usually agree, but if the lane was originally just dark lane what's wrong with going back to it?

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[cmcardle75]

Would usually agree, but if the lane was originally just dark lane what's wrong with going back to it?

Yeah, if I lived there, I'd prefer the original name. "Darkie" is extremely offensive. However, if the name was more scatalogical than racially offensive, I'd be up in arms at having it changed. If I'd managed to find a house on "Bell End", "Crotch Crescent", "Cock's Entry" or "Slag Lane" (all genuine street names), they can keep their mitts off it!

 

[MalcMc]

I have walked Darkie Lane many a time while staying at Ulwell, at no time did I feel insulted, far from it made me smile. my son did say very apt for me to find an oddly named road, but really sad that someone actually bothers to write a letter of complaint to the council. I hope Swanage do not bow to it and give in

 

[acropolis22]

Presumably they knew the address when they booked it, or at least very soon after. Why did they not cancel the booking if they were so offended? On the other hand, the locals' complaints don't ring true. If it was originally called "Dark Lane", how did it get to "Darkie" as a reference to the lane being dark? Don't get it.

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[The Old Man]

Yeah, if I lived there, I'd prefer the original name. "Darkie" is extremely offensive. However, if the name was more scatalogical than racially offensive, I'd be up in arms at having it changed. If I'd managed to find a house on "Bell End", "Crotch Crescent", "Cock's Entry" or "Slag Lane" (all genuine street names), they can keep their mitts off it!

I believe that Whiteladies Road, in Bristol is under constant threat. Not to mention Blackboy Hill.

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

God help the flakes if ever they went to Cockermouth

 

[TDub49]

What a load of crap

Quite clearly, it's in the Daily Express after all

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[TDub49]

Just read this

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Of course, not quite the whole story. Originally (historically) called Dark Lane, someone, for reasons unknown, managed to get the name changed to Darkie Lane relatively recently which, like it or not, is derogatory if taken in the wrong context. Thankfully the council has taken the sensible route and voted overwhelmingly (with one against) to change the name back to its historic original. Seems like it's not really a story at all.

 

[maison]

God help the flakes if ever they went to Cockermouth

My good lady and I both went to Grammar School there.

 

[Spriddler]

When I used the bus to Brighton I always got off at Lovers Walk.

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[intokenny]

I've walked down & up Virgin Street in St Ives this week!!!!! Just waiting on comments now.

 

[SpeedyDux]

I believe that Whiteladies Road, in Bristol is under constant threat. Not to mention Blackboy Hill.

In Bristol, Rupert Street (offensive to small bears, obv) was originally Gropec*nt Lane. Where in medieval times the strumpets would ply their trade, I believe, though even I am not old enough to have witnessed it.

 

[M-J]

Don’t see the issue with it being changed, not sure why anyone would.

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[Steve and Denise]

In Bristol, Rupert Street (offensive to small bears, obv) was originally Gropec*nt Lane. Where in medieval times the strumpets would ply their trade, I believe, though even I am not old enough to have witnessed it.

Had to look that strumpet one up being so young

 

[busby]

Just read this

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Stop the world I want to get off. See Exeter fans are being condemned for wearing Red Indian headresses,, Kids won't be able to play cowboys and Indians next,,,BUSBY.

 

[David and Sally]

Stop. Stop. Stop all this woke crap please!!!!

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[Cherub]

Hubby very protective of his Washington Redskins baseball cap since they’re now just called Washington Football Club.

 

[Conrad J]

As a white male, I don't feel qualified to comment whether or not the name should be thought offensive. If people are offended then it's an issue to be addressed.

 

[M-J]

As a white male, I don't feel qualified to comment whether or not the name should be thought offensive. If people are offended then it's an issue to be addressed.

Why would being a white male have any affect on your ability to comment?

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[Lenny HB]

My wife had family that lived at Blackboys in Sussex, next the idiots will be trying to change village names.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I'd like to know who put the expletive in Scunthorpe!!
Mike

 

[Rob Hammond]

Addressed by who?

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[M-J]

My wife had family that lived at Blackboys in Sussex, next the idiots will be trying to change village names.

Whoever could change the name of my previous address to bollocks street and I wouldn’t give a hoot, in fact they could do it to my current address and I wouldn’t give a flying f.

 

[jollyrodger]

I think someone is taking the Piddletrenthide

 

[RobbyMClark]

Hope no one takes Cockfosters as an instruction in the caring community!

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[TheBig1]

sadly various ancient earthworks are under threat of losing the name dyke for some reason

 

[Minxy]

sadly various ancient earthworks are under threat of losing the name dyke for some reason

Oi!!!! I live on ******dyke Lane there's also and Endyke lane, what happened to Beginningdyke (or whatever it would have been) I haven't a clue as it doesn't exist now.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

sadly various ancient earthworks are under threat of losing the name dyke for some reason

Dick Van Earthworks, in a new film with "Pop it in Mary" ?
Mike

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