A ROAD in York has the second rudest name in the UK, according to a recent study. The research, carried out by motoring experts at LeaseVan.co.uk, has ranked Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York's shortest street, to have the second rudest name in the country. A spokesperson from the organisation said: "This silly name is longer than the very short street it belongs to. Dating back to 1505, the original name of Whitnourwhatnourgate translates to ‘what a street’. "Visitors to York can also enjoy a visit to Goodramgate and Back Swinegate." The street is always crowded with tourists taking pictures in front of the novelty street sign - and it's believed the city's whipping post and stocks once stood there.