The naming of St Gothard Road is a prime example of How Victorian developers branded a street with a glamorous connection, referring both to a feat of Alpine engineering, the St Gothard railway tunnel opened in 1882 and a “Grand Tour” vibe symbolising health, fresh air and prestige. Sitting on a slight incline leading up to Gypsy Hill, the name evokes a mountainous retreat far above and away from the London fog for the aspiring middle classes who saw themselves as modern, well-travelled and sophisticated.