The nave of this Grade I listed building is believed to have been built during the 13th Century. The chancel and chapel were added during the 1330's. St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of children, as well as merchants, sailors, pawnbrokers, apothecaries and perfumers. There have been some notable rectors of the church over the centuries, including Dr John Pell (March 1st 1611 - December 12th 1685), who had been a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Amsterdam before taking Holy Orders. He spoke nine languages: but is remembered as the man who proposed the division sign for mathematics, still in use today