Johnstones 1818 directory index
This is the 1818 Johnstones London commercial guide which also includes a little pub history detail.
John Lockie in 1810 describes as :
"Ashby Street, Clerkenwell, the first on the R. in Islington road from the N. end of St Johns street leading to Northampton square. "
Ashby street, Northampton square in 1832 and 1842 & Upper Ashby street, Northampton square in 1832 and 1842
Ashby street, Islington road
Length 110 yards No. of Houses 15.
Simco, William, Lapidary &c
Stone, Thomas, Jeweller &c
Ashby street (Upper), Goswell street road
Length 165 yards No. of Houses 19.
12 Moore Richard, Hat manufactory
15 Shallis, James, Jeweller &c