Wendover

Richard of Wendover, between 1226-1238, was the first recorded rector of Bromley Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul’s, behind Primark – formally Medhursts). He was ‘advanced’ to become Bishop of Rochester, being elected on 26 March 1235, and consecrated on 21 November 1238 in Rochester Cathedral. Whilst in post, he died in 1250. He is named Wendover or Wendene, as he family held lands at both place – ie Wendover near Buckingham, Wenden in Essex.