St Olave District (Metropolis)

The St Olave District was one of the 28 metropolitan boroughs of London created under the London Government Act 1899. It existed from 1900 to 1965. Located in south London, on the south bank of the River Thames, it was named after the medieval St Olave's Church, Southwark, dedicated to Olaf II of Norway, a patron saint of the Norsemen and subsequently of London Bridge.

The borough comprised the ancient parishes of St Olave Southwark, St Thomas Southwark, and Horsleydown. Its boundaries were broadly contiguous with the liberties of the Clink and the Old Artillery Ground. The area was largely industrial and residential, with a significant amount of warehousing associated with the proximity to the river. Key features included wharves, docks, factories, and densely populated working-class housing.

The borough's administrative functions were initially based at temporary offices, with the permanent town hall being opened later. Local government responsibilities included public health, sanitation, housing, roads, and libraries.

In 1965, the St Olave District was abolished and its area became part of the newly created London Borough of Southwark. The historical legacy of the district continues to be reflected in some local place names and historical societies in the area.