Where it meets North King Street, it merges with George's Lane which was widened in 2002.

[5] It is historically part of the city known as Oxmantown, and lies close to the former common green area there.

These were designed by Shay Cleary, and met with opposition from local politicians including Tony Gregory, who campaigned for houses to be built instead.

[9] The scheme went ahead, was completed in 2003,[10] and also saw the development of existing corporation flats on the site.

[11] By the early 21st century, large parts of the more commercial end of the street near the quays were used as furniture showrooms.