Harold Street in the suburb of Sydenham, Christchurch

Harold Street – Formerly Aynsleys Alley No 4 and Aynsley Street. Named after Hugh Percy Murray-Aynsley (1828-1917). Aynsleys Alley No 4 was re-named Aynsley Street in 1889. Murray-Aynsley probably owned the land where this street was formed. Re-named Harold Street on 1 September 1948 when 120 streets were re-named.
Interesting information from library website but doesn’t say where the name Harold came from. I used to know this tiny street really well as the back entrance of the Sydenham ANZ was here. This was before the earthquakes. Only one of the businesses that I remember is still here. Two photos are of a cake making business.The other is of an old house that was looked dilapidated for as long as I can remember. The gate is new and there is a portable shed in the yard of the old house where a tiling business has set up business.