General view of Vaccine Drive (Image: Jam Press)
Residents quickly picked up on the medical theme, with Virology Grove and Radiography Road also making an appearance.
The estate was constructed on the grounds of the former Ruchill Hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, which treated patients with infectious diseases like Scarlet fever, Tuberculosis and Smallpox until its closure in 1998. After lying dormant for over two decades, the site was transformed into low-density housing.
Vaccine Drive (Image: Jam Press)
Locals shared their views on the quirky street names via What’s The Jam. One resident remarked: “I know it’s the former site of a hospital but these names are ridiculous.
“I’m all for acknowledging the history of a site. But they could have been a bit more creative with the names.”
General view of Vaccine Drive (Image: Jam Press)
There were also some humorous comments, with one local joking: “Is there a Colonoscopy Avenue?”
Another quipped: “There are many benefits to living on Vaccine Drive. Not least jab-seekers allowance.”
A third chimed in: “I hope some mad conspiracy theorist lives at Vaccine Drive. Would be great taxi driver chat as well.”
Glasgow City Council has yet to comment on the matter.