But what about other roads in the town? Some are named after famous people, some after poets, some after trees, some after historical events – but the meanings of others have been lost over time.
Many road names depict local people who helped to shape Horsham and make it the town it has become today.
13. The meaning of Horsham road names
The name 'Denne' is thought to come from the Saxon word for woodland pasture Photo: Google
14. The meaning of Horsham road names
Alberry Close is named after William Alberry, a sadler and keen musician, who played a key role in establishing Horsham Museum Photo: Google
15. The meaning of Horsham road names
Chart Way, with access from Carfax to North Street, was named after Amos Chart, a popular corn and coal merchant who traded at the beginning of the 20th century Photo: Google
16. The meaning behind Horsham road names
Not exactly a 'road', but part of the Dog and Bacon pub in Horsham dates from the 1770s and its name is thought to be a corruption of 'Dorking Beacon' Photo: Google