LAMB ALLEY

1)West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without, at No. 144 (O.S. 1880, and N. and Q. 11th S. III. p. 3).

First mention:1614 (End. Ch. St. Botolph's Rep. 1901, p. 18).

Other names : "Lamb Alley," alias "Bell Alley," 1625 (End. Ch. Rep. 1829, p. 54). "Angel Alley" (O. and M. 1677).

In this map a small portion of Angel Alley running north is called "Lamb Alley."

Said to have derived its name from the sign of the "Lamb Tavern" (N. and Q. 11th S. III. p. 3).

The site is now occupied by Liverpool Street Station, etc.

2)West out of Abchurch Lane to Sherborn Lane (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799). In Candlewick and Walbrook Wards.

Removed for the formation of King William Street and the western end not rebuilt, the site being occupied by offices and warehouses.

Name derived from the sign.

3)East out of Old Change, in Farringdon Ward Within (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).

Earliest mention:Tenements there left by John Harrison for the most ancient dwellers, decayed persons, within the parish of St. Augustine's, 1625-6 (MSS. Ho. of Lords in H. MSS. Com. 4th Rep. 8).

Site rebuilt, now occupied by offices and chambers, etc.