Half Moon Passage.-East out of Gracechurch Street, leading into Leadenhall Market. In Lime Street Ward and Bishopsgate Ward Within (O.S. 1848-51-O.S. 1880).

It is shown in O. and M. 1677 and the later maps as a passage into the market, but unnamed.

The Passage was removed for the erection of the new Market, but Half Moon Tavern at No. 88 still marks the site.

Half Moon Passage.-West out of Aldersgate Street, at No. 157, to Bartholomew close, eastern end in Aldersgate Ward, western in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).

First mention : O.S. 1875.

Former names : "Half Moon Alley," "Half Moon Court" (Hatton, 1708-Elmes 1831).

A tavern stood there in the 18th century.