Street Detail

Cumberland Street

LU1

Earliest estimated reference 1855
Source for Year Map
Source for Name None known
Categorization Person/Person
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Cumberland Gate in london was named after the battle of Culloden in 1746 in honour of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721 – 1765), brother of George III. Alternatively, John Cumberland – Luton cattle dealer (Scene Again) – street named too early for him but may be for his family.