From: Derby Chang
Bob W wrote:
>>>> Now there's a bit o'slang from down under I've not heard
>>>>
>> before. Laneways.
>>
>>> Not an Aussie term, it's a "proper' English name for a narrow road or
>>> access/service road.
>>>
>>> The Poms use the term more than us.
>>>
>> You're kidding me. That's the first time I've ever seen that word. But
>> then again, I did grow up in the USA and I don't get out very
>> much it's
>> true ;-)
>>
>
> I've never heard it called a laneway either. It's an alley, snicket or
> ginnel. Lanes are in the country, not the town.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
Must be one of them fancy-schmancy Melbourne terms then. A music
festival will be doing the rounds this summer in laneways in the capital
cities, including Sydney - argh, another Melbourne import.
http://www.lanewayfestival.com.au/
Warning - once you click on one of the city links, music blares.
Thanks for all the comments.
Wasn't Laneways the name of the restaurant at the end of the universe?
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