In Britain, with the exception of railways, the use of the word bank to describe a hill appears to be confined to the North East. However this is where railways were developed and George Stephenson had a considerable influence on many of Britain's early railways.
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I thought that was another George, George Hudson!And possibly a considerable influence on many of the banks, of the time, as well?
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In the North West we also used bank, often for the incline at the side of a river, Derbyshire has a steep hill called Bank Road.
Yes interesting, in Germany they use the word Ramp to describe a hill or steep climb on a Railway, though not at all sure if it is used all over Germany. As ever there are likely to be regional (lander) differences.
It would appear that we have hit a rich seam - the word bank has, indeed many meanings, too many to list even before you get to the question of money.In the North West we also used bank, often for the incline at the side of a river, Derbyshire has a steep hill called Bank Road.
Also - A banked turn (or banking turn) is a turn or change of direction in which the vehicle banks or inclines, usually towards the inside of the turn.
So it would seem it is used throughout Britain
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We live in interesting times when banks insist you wear a mask when visiting!Which brings us back sharply to Lazy Grange Bay and I wonder whether Mr D has any plans for a staged bank robbery down the road?
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You can bank on itIt would appear that we have hit a rich seam - the word bank has, indeed many meanings, too many to list even before you get to the question of money.
Which brings us back sharply to Lazy Grange Bay and I wonder whether Mr D has any plans for a staged bank robbery down the road?
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