Plaque

St Nicholas Acons parsonage

Inscription

Site of the Parsonage of St Nicholas Acons where scientific life assurance began in 1762.
The Corporation of the City of London

Site: St Nicholas Acons parsonage (1 memorial)

EC3, Nicholas Lane

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St Nicholas Acons parsonage

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Corporation of the City of London

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