Application of Mr James Henderson for the new streets on his property off Albert Bridge Road and Newtownards Road be named Hemp Street, Hunt Street, Hind Street and Hart Street. (TIC, 19 October 1887) Hemp Street takes its name from the nearby Belfast Rope Works. Hemp is used in rope making.
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