Image ID: 21744

Old Idlewells

Old Idlewells
Sutton in Ashfield
England

It has been suggested that the street was named as a result of the River Idle flowing through it. However, the course of the River Idle (which was no more than 2-3 yards wide at any point within the parish) took it through Brook St, Low St, through Portland Square and towards Tenter Lane. The closeness of Spring Street does indicate there was some water nearby though. Idlewells was demolished during the slum clearance, but its name is perpetuated by the Shopping Centre 'The Idlewells' which was built on the site.

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