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Rev Nicholas Richards

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This blue plaque commemorates the Reverend Nicholas Richards, lovingly known as "Father Nick." He served as the Rector of St Mary's in Rotherhithe from 1977 until his passing in 2006. The plaque marks a place associated with a dedicated spiritual leader who was significant to the local community for nearly three decades.

The memorial is a blue plaque, a form of commemoration popular in London that highlights a link between a notable person and a specific building. Such plaques typically celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to society, often within the arts, sciences, or public service. They serve to connect passers-by with the rich history embedded within the city's architecture, pinpointing exact locations where important figures lived or worked.

The blue plaque for Reverend Nicholas Richards can be found at 72 Rotherhithe Street. This London address is situated within a vibrant urban environment, allowing visitors to easily access the site. When visiting, one can respectfully observe the plaque on the exterior of the building, reflecting on Father Nick's service to the community of St Mary's, Rotherhithe.

Inscription

The Reverend Nicholas Richards 1942 - 2006 "Father Nick" Rector of St Mary's, Rotherhithe 1977-2006
Transcribed from the blue plaque at 72 Rotherhithe Street.

Background

The Reverend Nicholas Richards 1942 - 2006 "Father Nick" Rector of St Mary's, Rotherhithe 1977-2006

Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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