Stirredge, James, London, upholder, cm, auctioneer, appraiser and undertaker (1765–96). Also described as James Sterry and James Sterridge. Member of the Turners’ Co. but trading as an u. At Gt Winchester St, 1765–69 at which period he took out licences to employ non-freemen, three men usually being authorised. At 7 George Yd, Lombard St, 1781–96. Took as app. James Shipman. Insurance cover in 1781 was £1,400 half of which was for utensils and stock. [D; GL, City Licence bks, vols 4–6; Sun MS vol. 297, p. 534; Upholders’ Co. records] See Benjamin Sterry at 1 George Ct, Lombard St.