Take a stroll down one of Manchester's most famous streets and you might find yourself pondering where it got its name.
Minshull, Balloon, Deansgate, Tib Street - just where do they come from? Scratch away at the stories behind the city's street names and you also uncover part of Manchester's fascinating urban history.
And the more you learn about the origins of Manchester's street names, the more you learn what a unique city it is. Whether it's the commemoration of events, honouring prominent figures of the past, or a reminder of long-vanished landmarks and industries, the names are revealing clues to our history.
