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 :
"Hill Street, Finsbury Square, the second parallel to the N. side, extending from Paul street to 10, Windmill street. "
Hill street, Finsbury square
Length 1480 yards.No. of Houses 27.
2 Sheffield, W. E. Roman vitriol maker
Wilkinson & Fisher, Calenderers