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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