[1] The name was shortened over 60 times[1] as a result of the local cockney dialect and settled on Cannon Street in the 17th century,[2] and is therefore not related to the firearms.

In the late 19th century Cannon Street was occupied by large wholesale warehouses, especially of cotton goods and other fabrics.

Singer Marc Almond suffered a near-fatal crash in this street in 2004, whilst riding pillion on a motorcycle.

Cannon Street also appeared in scene VI of William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 2.

[9] Cannon Street station is served by the District and Circle lines on the London Underground and also by Southeastern mainline rail services.