Shadwell
The origin and history of Shadwell.
Etymology
Has various origins depending on the place. The Gloucestershire placename derives from Old English sċeard ("notch; shard; cleft, gap") + wella ("well, spring"). The suburb of London is named with Old English sċeald ("shallow") + wella ("well, spring"). The Norfolk placename derives from Old English scēad ("boundary") + wella ("well, spring"). The West Yorkshire placename probably derives from Old English sċeadu ("shade; shady place") + wella ("well, spring").
