(ST.) MICHAEL'S ALLEY

   South out of Cornhill at No. 42 (P.O. Directory). On the west side of St. Michael's Church in Cornhill Ward.

   First mention: 1652 (Aubrey's Anecdotes, II. 224).

   Former names: "Longe Aley" (Overall, xi.). "Michael's Alley," 1677 (O. and M.).

   At this time and as late as 1720 it extended also along the south side of the churchyard on the site of Castle Court, Birchin Lane (q.v.).

   Qy. = Church Alley (q.v.).

   Named after the church.