BLACK SWAN ALLEY

   1) South out of London Wall at No. 43, in Coleman Street Ward, near the eastern boundary of the ward (P.O. Directory).

   First mention: Rocque, 1746. Name derived from the sign.

   2) South out of St. Paul's Churchyard at No. 21, to 7 Little Carter Lane, in Castle Baynard Ward (P.O. Directory).

   First mention: Horwood, 1799.

   Former name : "Black Swan Court" (O. and M. 1677-O.S. 1875).