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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Sadly we can't find a picture on the web. Were you there? Got any snaps?
The plaque is on the brick wall to the right of the pub. The photo on our page for the Battle was taken right in front of this pub.
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