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St Olave Old Jewry

St Olave Old Jewry — church in the City of London.

St Olave Old Jewry

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St Olave Old Jewry is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1888. Designed by Christopher Wren. Built in the English Baroque style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the City of London". Coordinates: 51.5145°, -0.0913°.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Olave's Church, Old Jewry, sometimes known as Upwell Old Jewry, was a church in the City of London located between the street called Old Jewry and Ironmonger Lane. Destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, the church was rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren. The church was demolished in 1887, except for the tower and west wall, which remain today.

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Coordinates
51.5145, -0.0913
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC2V 8EX
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
1888

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Olave Old Jewry?
St Olave Old Jewry is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5145°, -0.0913°.
When was St Olave Old Jewry built?
St Olave Old Jewry dates to 1888 — the Victorian period. It was designed by Christopher Wren.
Who designed St Olave Old Jewry?
St Olave Old Jewry was designed by Christopher Wren, in the English Baroque style.
Is St Olave Old Jewry a listed building?
St Olave Old Jewry carries the heritage designation "Grade I listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.