Half Moon Passage

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) West out of Aldersgate Street, at No. 157, to Bartholomew close, eastern end in Aldersgate Ward, western in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).


First mention: O.S. 1875.

Former names : "Half Moon Alley," "Half Moon Court" (Hatton, 1708-Elmes 1831).

A tavern stood there in the 18th century.

2) East out of Gracechurch Street, leading into Leadenhall Market. In Lime Street Ward and Bishopsgate Ward Within (O.S. 1848-51-O.S. 1880).

It is shown in O. and M. 1677 and the later maps as a passage into the market, but unnamed.

The Passage was removed for the erection of the new Market, but Half Moon Tavern at No. 88 still marks the site.

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