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Aire 
Once known as Cuesta del Aire (literally, Air Hill), this street has been so-named since 1639 because of the strong winds that blow along here due to its facing southeast. A large part of the street runs alongside the wall pertaining to the El Evangelio nave of the Cathedral.
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Alameda Cristina
This elegant, city centre boulevard has been known by several names over the years, such as Llano de Santo Domingo and Llano de San Sebastián. On 22 April 1852, the City Council changed its name to Alameda (Avenue/Boulevard) de María Cristina, who was the Spanish Regent until Queen Isabel II came of age.
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Alcántara
Many streets in the La Vid area of Huelva are named after vineyards. 'Alcántara' was a vineyard located nine kilometres from Jerez, on the road to Arcos de la Frontera.
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Ancha
Its name (Ancha means wide/broad) reflects the layout of this wide street, which has previously been known as Calle Ancha de la Victoria and Calle Canalejas (the surname of a famous politician).
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Antón Daza
Named after Antón de Ansa, a 16th century nobleman who lived in Molineros Street before moving to a small adjacent square.
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Antona de Dios
Named after the wife of Juan Rodríguez Najarro; a virtuous lady who won the admiration of the people. The street was named after her in 1531.
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Antonio Machado
Named after a local poet (Seville 1875-Francia 1939). He received a progressive education at the Institución Libre de Enseñanza in Madrid. During his youth, he led a Bohemian lifestyle in Madrid and Paris. He married Leonor Izquierdo in 1909, but she died three years later. As a Republican, he became an exile in France, where he died on 12 February 1939. He pertains to the Generation of 98. His work entitled 'Soledades' (1903), which was republished in 1907 under the new name of 'Soledades, Galerías y otros poemas', denotes the influence of Modernism.
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Antonio Mejías Bienvenida
This street is located in the area known as La Constancia, which is close to the Bullring. Hence, many of the streets are named after famous bullfighters, in this case Manuel Mejías Jiménez “Bienvenida” (Dos Hermanas, Seville 1912-San Sebastián 1938). When a fund-raising campaign was organised for the construction of cheap homes, Manolo and his brother, Pepe, were persuaded to perform. The event was a complete success. However, as he was not old enough to be a bullfighter in Spain, he worked in the South of France and in South America. In 1928, he returned to Spain and, in 1929, gave his first performance. This took place in Zarragoza under the guidance of Antonio Márquez. In mid-June 1938, whilst on holiday with his family in San Sebastián, he developed a cyst on his lower back which eventually led to his death.
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Arco del Arroyo
This archway, which is also known as Puerta del Arroyo, was built in 1520 and has been subjected to alterations on two occasions (1591 and 1765). Next to this archway/gateway, the chapel known as La Virgen de la Antigua was built in 1719.
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Arcos
The name of this street can be traced back to bygone times when it was a route from Puerta del Real to Puerta de Sevilla and then continued on to the nearby city of Arcos de la Frontera. The first buildings were constructed in the 14th century and, according to documentary evidence from 1362, it was one of the first streets of the new parish.
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Armas
The name of this street comes from 'La Casa de las Armas' (Armoury), which was ordered to be built by King Carlos I in 1516 in order to store the city's pikes, cannons and armour.
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Avenida León de Carranza
This avenue is named after José León de Carranza (1892-1964). He abandoned his military career in order to become a businessman and politician. He was Mayor of Cadiz for twenty-one years, during which time he ordered the construction of the bridge that spans the Bay of Cadiz and connects the city to Puerto Real.
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Avenida San Juan Bosco
This avenue is a main thoroughfare for the northwest area of the city and is named after the founder of the Salesian Society, the first members of which arrived in Jerez in 1897 and they now have five centres here. This avenue is home to the 'LORA TAMAYO' Professional Training Centre.
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Avenida Tomás García Figueras
This avenue is named after Tomás García Figueras (Jerez 1892-1981), a writer and military officer. After a brillant career in the military, he retired in 1931. He dedicated the rest of his life to fomenting relations with African states, especially Morocco. He was also a member of the Royal Academy of History, the Coimbra Institute, the International Institute of Civilisations, the Academy of Cordoba, the Buenas Letras de Sevilla Institute and the San Dionisio Institute of Science, Art and Literature in Jerez. He founded the Jerez Centre for Historical Studies (1931). In 1961, he donated his library to the National Library in Madrid, thereby creating the African Library. He was Mayor of Jerez from June 1958 to February 1965.
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