First recorded in the late 12th century as an element in the name of the priest, Peter Colechurch, who built the first stone London Bridge. It is not known whether the church took its name from Peter, or vice versa.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St Mary Colechurch
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St Mary Colechurch
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