The whitewashing of Blackmore Lane
While it's known today as Blackmore Lane, this narrow laneway in South Parish was once called Blackamoor Lane, a derogatory term derived from some of the street's residents.
Carrying on from my previous piece concerning the name change of Hangdog Road to Tramore Road, I thought to focus on another Cork placename that has had its name changed. This name change was more subtle, but the reason for its change is still worthy of …
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