Knifesmithgate
Knifesmithgate is a short street located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. It connects Church Way at the Church of St Mary and All Saints in the east, and Rose Hill in the west.
History
Similar to other parts of Derbyshire, the name reflects the history of smithing along the brooks and streams in the area, as well as a local family linked to the trade. Today the street contains mock Tudor buildings, largely dating back to the 1920s.
References
- ^ Bradley, Richard (15 February 2018). Secret Chesterfield. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6261-9.
- ^ The Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Journal. Association. 1884.
- ^ The Electrical Journal. 1903.
- ^ Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Journal. Yorkshire Archaeological Society. 1884.
- ^ "Chesterfield Elder Way (Former Co-op Store)". Destination Chesterfield. Retrieved 27 December 2023.