Double-sided sign in a Sheffield passageway (1)

Image: © Graham Hogg Taken: 29 May 2026

Actually a piece of public art by David Appleyard. From this side it reads 'GENNEL' and from the other side it reads 'GINNEL' Image The artist's website explains why: "Whether you call it a snicket, ginnel, or tenfoot, every region has their own word for it, especially in Yorkshire and across the North of England. As someone from West Yorkshire, I’ve always considered "ginnel" to be the common (and correct) term. However, here in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, the local twist is "gennel." The debate between "ginnel" and "gennel" is something I’ve heard countless times, and I’m always amused by the fact that just one letter sets the two words apart. A recent development at Little London Road, Sheffield features a perfect example of this passageway. To highlight the linguistic divide I created a lenticular sign, manufactured in the style of an archetypal street sign. Depending on which side of the passageway you're approaching, the sign will read either GINNEL or GENNEL, giving a nod to both versions of the word." https://www.davidappleyard.co.uk/ggiennnneell88

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