Zwirngasse

Belgardsche Gasse

History

Originally, the later Tagnetergasse was called Zwirngasse. It was only after 1415 that this name was transferred to what had previously been Belgardsche Gasse. The name was derived from the thread makers or traders who lived there.

District

Polish Names

Przędzalnicza

Previous Names

Belgardsche Gasse

Source(s): Stephan, W. Danzig. Gründung und Straßennamen. Marburg 1954, S 139f