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 :
"Horse Shoe Alley, Wilson Street, Finsbury, the second on the R. about twelve doors from the N. side of Moorfields, leading into Mulberry court and Long alley. "
Horse Shoe alley, Moorfields
Length 175 yards. No. of Houses 12.
12 Brace, George, Shoe kid dyer