Nicholas Lane

   South out of Lombard Street, at No. 23, to 151 Cannon Street (P.O. Directory). In Langbourn and Candlewick Wards.

   First mention: Hatton, 1708.

   Former names: "S. Nicholas Lane," 1258-9 (Ct. H.W. I. 3), and to Strype, 1720 and 1755. " Lane of St. Nicholas de Candelwryhtestrate," 1272-3 (ib. 14). " Street of S. Nicholas Acun," I279-80 (ib. 43). " S. Nicholas Lane near Candlewystrate," 1282 (ib. 57). " St. Nicholas Acuns Lane," 1284 (ib. 68). " Lane of St. Nicholas Hakun," 1291 (ib. 102). "St. Nicholas Hakoun Lane," " St. Nicholas Hakon Lane," 1297-8 (ib. '33, '35).

   A considerable portion of the centre of the lane was demolished about 1831 for the formation of King William Street, which intersects the lane, dividing it into two parts; the southern end has also been curtailed for the widening of Cannon Street.

   Named after the church of St. Nicholas Acon.

   Coins found at a depth of 7 feet (Arch. VIII. 128).