Former Inn. Probably named after the patron saint of travellers. It appears on a plan of 1542 in the location which until the beginning of the 19th century, was known as Christopher Alley, and was later renamed Kentish Buildings.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Christopher Inn
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