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Topic ID 86
11/11/2002 by Craig
Constitution Hill?
We've had a request posted to Ware Online asking about Constitution Hill.
A stone laid in some cottages in Musley Hill date the construction along wih the inscription 'Constitution Hill'. Was Musley Hill know as Constitution Hill?
Answer back here please.
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Reply ID 355
13/11/2002 by Andrew
quote:
We've had a request posted to Ware Online asking about Constitution Hill.
A stone laid in some cottages in Musley Hill date the construction along wih the inscription 'Constitution Hill'. Was Musley Hill know as Constitution Hill?
Do you know the date on the cottages? According to the 1896 Ordnance Survey map of Ware Musley Hill is shown as just that. There is no mention of 'Constitution Hill'. Neither is there any mention of 'Constitution Hill' in Thera Alcock's booklet 'History in the Streets of Ware'. According to the booklet Musley Hill has been known since 1881. In 1602 it was known as Muskley.
Edited by - Andrew on 17 Nov 2002 18:59:49 Reply ID 363
19/11/2002 by ajw
As far as I can see there is no mention of Constitution Hill in the History of Ware. I hav'nt read it all through but it mentions quite a lot of things that happened as far back as 1536.
If you hav'nt read it it is well worth it,I am reading the Edith M Hunt Edition.
ajw
Reply ID 367
20/11/2002 by Craig
Do you know I'm getting the feeling that you don't believe me. To sort this out, I took a walk up there this lunch time with my dig-cam and here's the proof.
It Reads:
Skippers Row
Constitution Hill
Erected AD 1850
Reply ID 368
20/11/2002 by ajw
I believe you Craig,
But i lived in Musley Lane for 16yrs. And used to go up to Pavey's the Baker and General Store in Musley Hill just below Musley School.
And i can say i have never seen this Tablet, Where abouts is it.
ajw
Reply ID 369
20/11/2002 by ajw
Craig, My Wife has just informed me that Musley Hill used to be known as Constitution Hill .
That was before it became Musley Hill. Her Grandparents used to live Just past the Musley School.
ajw
Reply ID 374
23/11/2002 by cfjwallis
I remember my grandmother referring to Musley Hill as Constitution Hill on many occasions.
Several roads in Ware have changed their names over the years - Musley Lane used to be Popis Lane and Gilpin Road was formerly Mount Street.
Reply ID 386
25/11/2002 by ajw
In the old History of Ware.
By Edith M Hunt Park Road was known as Park Lane, Popis Lane was Musley lane . We now have a Popis Gardens of KIng George Road. Priory Street was known as Mill Lane
ajw
Reply ID 424
04/12/2002 by ajw
I took a walk up Musley Hill and saw the plaque on the wall off the Houses. Constitution Hill Skipper row the times ive walked up and down Musley Hill.
And have never seen it thanks Craig for pointing it out.
ajw
Reply ID 425
05/12/2002 by Andrew
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Several roads in Ware have changed their names over the years
Perhaps the most famous street name change in Ware was when Mill Lane became Priory Street. I know there are many people in Ware who would like it re-named Mill Lane.
Reply ID 427
06/12/2002 by Jay
Mill Lane is now where the age concern hall is leading up to Black Swan Court.
Reply ID 429
09/12/2002 by Vlospire
Why do roads get renamed anyway? It's confusing for historians, a needless waste of money changing the signs and maps and it breaks the feeling of continuity in a town, as far as I can see the only reason why a road name should change is if the original word evolves in to one that's offensive in some way.
I don't think Mount Street (now Gilpin Road) Constitution Hill (now Musley Hill) Popis Lane (now Musley lane) or Mill lane (now Priory Street) fall in to that catagory.
If the local councillors are bored and feel like they wan't to change some road names i'm sure I can find them something to do 
Edited by - Vlospire on 09 Dec 2002 10:09:27
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