St Mary's Northolt

St Mary's dates from about 1300, though there was a church hitherto, as a priest is mentioned as being resident in 1086. There have been some sixteenth century additions, though. It is made from brick and flint. The south porch was rebuilt and a vestry added in 1945. The roof and turret were rebuilt in the sixteenth century.

Inside there is a fourteenth century font, given by Nicholas Brembre, a lord of the Manor and Lord Mayor of London. There are also the Stuart coats of arms, probably dating from the restoration. There are also fifteenth and sixteenth century brasses, one of Henry Rowdell in a suit of armour, the other of John Gyfforde, his wife and 12 children.
One famous rector of Northolt was Nicholas Ridley, who was burnt at the stake for his faith in the sixteenth century.
Another controversial vicar was George Palmer, who was accused in 1643 by his enemies of speaking against parliament, incest and joining the King's army. In spite of this he was popular with his parishioners.