Street sign reading 'Almond Avenue W5' with trees bearing almonds in background.

Almond

There are 17 instances of this nut on London’s street signs. Almond Avenue in Chingford is one of four; there are seven Almond Closes, an Almond Grove, two Almond Roads and three Almond Ways. Additionally, there’s an Almonds Avenue.

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Almond

Almonds are the fruit of the almond tree. Technically a drupe rather than a true nut, they are used in many cuisines, often featuring prominently in desserts, and as flavouring such as in marzipan.

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Street sign reading 'Angelica Drive' with a smaller sticker on the left side that says 'Newham', against a brick wall and residential building in the background.

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