Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Church of St. Olave

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 5, 2019

1. The Church of St. Olave Marker

Inscription. On the ground occupied by this building stood formerly, the Church of St. Olave. This church was founded in the eleventh century in memory of St. Olaf or Olave, King of Norway who in the year 1014, helped King Ethelred defend the city of London against the Danes. The original building survived until 1734 and was then rebuilt to the designs of Henry Flitcroft. It was damaged by fire in 1843 and rebuilt afterwards to the same design. It was demolished in 1928. The proceeds of the sale of that portion of the site vested in the Bermondsey Borough Council have been applied to the establishment of a recreation ground in Tanner Street S.E.I.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 51° 30.373′ N, 0° 5.187′ W. Marker is in Southwark, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Tooley Street (England Route A200) and Bridge Yard, on the right when traveling west on Tooley Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southwark, England 2E1 2PR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hay's Wharf (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Glaziers Hall (about 150 meters away); William Nicholson (about 180 meters away); St. Saviour’s & St. Olaves Girls’ School (about 210 meters away); The Great Fire of Tooley Street (about 210 meters away); Southwark Cathedral (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); St. Saviour’s Southwark Private Property (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Mary Overie’s Dock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwark.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 5, 2019

2. The Church of St. Olave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.