Tooley Street (London)

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Tooley Street is a one-way street in Southwark in London. King Olaf II of Norway attacked London in 1009, but later became an ally of London and even a saint. A church dedicated to him was built, and another street was built called St. Olaf's Street. This over time became Tooley Street.

At one time a lot of industry was built on this street, until a disastrous fire which lasted 2 weeks (during which time the fire brigade chief was killed) but the smouldering continued for 6 months. George Orwell lived on this street as a tramp in order to get a first-hand view of poverty. A notable feature on the street in London Bridge railway station, one of London's oldest railway terminals which was originally named after the street.