Between Ludgate on the west and Creed Lane east (S. 315).
First mention: "Ludgatstrete," commonly called "Bowiarresrowe," 1359 (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 49).
Other forms : "Bowyerrowe," 1379 (Ct. H.W. II. 209). "Bewyerysrowe," 1408 (ib. 377). "Bewieresrowe," 8 Rich. II. (Cal. P.R. 1385-9, p. 198).
So called of Bowiers dwelling there in old time (S. 341). Now called Ludgate Hill (q.v.).
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.