Open · since 1884
Why is it called Cannon Street?
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Where the name comes from
Named after Cannon Street in the City of London. The street, where candle-makers lived, first appears in 1190 as Candelwrichstrete ("Candlewright Street"); the name was shortened over time and settled as Cannon Street in the 17th century. It has nothing to do with guns.
Worth knowing: The station was built on the site of the Hanseatic merchants' Steelyard, which operated there from the 10th century until 1598.
Where it is
See Cannon Street on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Circle Mansion House
- Circle Monument
- District Mansion House
- District Monument
At a glance
- Opened
- 1884
- Status
- Open
- Lines
- District, Circle
- Fare zone
- 1
- Local authority
- City of London
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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