DAVIDW 1,615 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Whilst in the area of Woodborough Rd , does anyone know where the name Querneby came from (as in Querneby Road ) . I am a bit limited as am using my tablet which makes it a bit more difficult to search but who , what or where was Querneby ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't now if it's relevant but the family name Querneby relates originally to the owners of Quenby Hall in Leicestershire. In the late 16th century lands in 'Maperley Closes' were in the possession of members of families called Staples, Querneby and Blyth, hence the 3 names being used for roads when that area was developed. FWIW I know about the Querneby connection because I used to ride out at Quenby Hall with the Squire's son. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,951 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 At a quick glance, Mayor of Nottingham in 1542 was Humphrey Querneby http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Mayor_of_Nottingham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,615 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks both . You beat me to it ! By excluding -road , avenue, club, rd and close from the search term , eventually got there . However it seems spelling it as Quarneby with an a rather than an e , you get more info on Humphrey . http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=--kHAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA382&lpg=PA382&dq=%22quarneby%22&source=bl&ots=Upjv2JBaYh&sig=hMIbwZdqdNFG0Q57BPVhZOfhbzE&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_nhaUvT6L8j70wXZz4C4DA&ved=0CDQQ6AEwBA Looks like there is a link of the Quarnebys to the Gregorys . Gregory Blvd ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazalways 26 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 There was land in the area owned by three families, Staples, Blyth & Quernaby You will find streets named after all of the families in close proximity, namely, Querneby Road, Blyth Street, Staples Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 My ex-wife lives on Querneby Rd in a haunted house. !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,358 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 How long has she been haunting it.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,089 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Is she a witch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Is she a witch? Oh yes ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 my elder brother lived on wyecliff grove between woodborogh rd and quenerby rdthe rd runs almost parralel to woodborogh rd from just about opposit st judes church and gose up to the schooll that is also on the rd that runs up from st annns as you come on to mapperley top near the methodist church. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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