RootsChat.Com

England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Hampshire & Isle of Wight => Topic started by: Dave the Walrus on Thursday 25 August 11 08:46 BST (UK)

Title: Where is this street
Post by: Dave the Walrus on Thursday 25 August 11 08:46 BST (UK)

Hi Everybody,

Does anybody know where "Lower Street", Michelmersh, Braishfield, Romsey is today? It is named in the 1851 census, but I can't fathom out where it would be today, using Google Street View etc.

Also, how is "Michelmersh" pronounced?

Best wishes,

Dave

Title: Re: Where is this street
Post by: The Mc on Thursday 25 August 11 09:02 BST (UK)

If you type in Lower Street, Michelmersh, Braishfield in Google maps you will see Lower Street marked on the map, it starts where Rudd Lane joins Kiln Lane to the west of Braishfield. At the north end it splits into Eldon Road and Paynes Hay road......
Rudd lane leads into Michelmersh.

You can view Lower Street in Street view and see the country road...

Title: Re: Where is this street
Post by: fidgee on Saturday 27 August 11 13:06 BST (UK)

Hi Dave

I live in Winchester and as far as I know Michelmersh is pronounced mi-kul-marsh :-)

Title: Re: Where is this street
Post by: Dave the Walrus on Monday 29 August 11 08:11 BST (UK)

Hi MC and fidgee,

Thank you very much for your replies. The information is just what I'm looking for.

Best wishes,

Dave

Title: Re: Where is this street
Post by: carol8353 on Monday 29 August 11 09:40 BST (UK)

www.streetmap.co.uk is also a good website to use for current streets.

Title: Re: Where is this street
Post by: Dave the Walrus on Tuesday 30 August 11 08:46 BST (UK)

Quote from: carol8353 on Monday 29 August 11 09:40 BST (UK)

www.streetmap.co.uk is also a good website to use for current streets.

Thank you very much Carol. I didn't know about that site. I shall find it and save it to favourites.

Best wishes,

Dave