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The origin of the name of
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Whiteladies Gate (near the present site of Clifton Down station) had been given its name by that time. At that time the road north of Whiteladies Gate was a
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was commonly known as "the black boy" due to his black hair and the pub sign on
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Clifton Down station, and to the north of the station Whiteladies Road has long been an important shopping area.
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