Our Ginnel

[poliphilo]

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[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

I think "ginnel" is Lancashire dialect. I'm originally from Up North, not far from where poliphilo lives, and personally I would have called the thing in the photo a "back entry". To me a ginnel is narrower, usually the narrow passage between two buildings, ie buildings without back yards. But usage no doubt varies.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

You are probably right. I'm not a native of these parts. My grasp of local dialect is a little shaky.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I enjoy learning about localisms.
:)
I spent some time in Lancaster but never heard the word.