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.
17. The meaning of Horsham road names
Blackhorse Way was named after the Black Horse Hotel which stood on the corner of West Street and Worthing Road. It was demolished in the 1960s Photo: Google
18. The meaning of Horsham road names
Bostock Avenue in Roffey is named after Dr Edward Bostock, a surgeon at Horsham Hospital Photo: Google
19. The meaning behind Horsham road names
Eyles Close is named after Albert Eyles, headmaster of Victory Road Boys School in the 1930s Photo: Google
20. The meaning of Horsham road names
Horsham's Bishopric was originally known in the 15th century as 'Archbishopric' because the land was owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury Photo: Google