North out of Aldgate High Street. In Portsoken Ward (Lockie, 1810-O.S. 25 in. 1880).
Former names: " White Bear Alley" (O. and M. 1677-Horwood, 1799). "White Bear Court" (Boyle, 1799).
Removed for the erection of Aldgate Station. Probably named after the owner or builder.
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.