St Nicholas Olave was a

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in the

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, on the west side of Bread Street Hill in Queenhithe Ward. It was destroyed in the

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and was never rebuilt. Instead the parish was united with that of St Nicholas Cole Abbey.

History

The dedication of the church derives from the earlier amalgamation between two parishes: St Nicholas and St Olave Bradestrat, which was removed by the

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for the erection of their monastic buildings. Described by

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as a “convenient church” the parish had strong connections with the

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, many members of which were buried in the churchyard. Its eminent organist William Blitheman also lay here. Following the fire the parish was united with that of

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Some parish records survive. The site is currently occupied by Senator House.Lost City of London website entry on St Nicholas Olave
Accessed 24 July 2021

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