FRENCH STREET - Walney Island

French Street forms part of the 'Isle of Walney Estates Company' Vickerstown Estate constructed between 1900 and 1904. It takes it's name from the Boer War General.

 

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John French Earl of Ypres (1852-1925):

French held the position of British cavalry leader during the Boer War, but later became commander of the British army during the First World War, a position which he dutifully administered until December 1915.

 

See also: Vickerstown

 

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