Etymology
The area around Cannon Street was initially the place of residence of the candle makers. The name first appears as Candelwrichstrete Street in 1190. The name was shortened over 60 times as a result of the local cockney dialect and settled on Cannon Street in the 17th century. Cannon Street in Birmingham, according to the archives of Birmingham Central Library, is named after the City of London street.
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