Flippin' 'eck... how would you fancy living on Pancake Way?

PROPOSED STREET NAME HARKS BACK TO TALE OF VIKING INVASION

- By JOE LOCKER Local democracy reporter

THE future residents of a new housing estate in Nottinghamshire could live on Pancake Way - named after a “charming” local folk tale involving Danish invaders and the sweet or savoury snack.

Hundreds of homes are being built at Top Wighay farm, near Hucknall and Linby, by developer Vistry. In total, 763 two, three and four-bedroom homes, maisonettes and apartments are being built, of which 269 will be affordable.

Gedling Borough Council has now proposed a series of street names for the new housing estate, including Pancake Way and Denmark Road.

The names hark back to the Viking rule of Nottinghamshire and an old folktale from the village of Linby.

Council documents say the names are based on the local legend that the pancake was invented by the women of Linby village to celebrate the defeat of Danish invaders.

According to Gareth Howell, a historical advisor who has hosted talks on the local legend, there are numerous versions of the tale.