Lordship of Coley

Welcome to Coley

Coley is an old Berkshire manor on the Kennet, long identified with the Vachell family. Here you'll find a concise history of the estate, its Swedish and Clan Rose connections, and guides to further reading and archives. The site is curated by Tommie Rappe Petersson— a direct descendant of the Vachells of Coley— and his wife, Felicia Lewandowska Petersson. Our aim is simple: to research, document, and share Coley's story with accuracy and goodwill, and to keep its dignity in step with modern, community-facing values.

Explore the history, the Swedish thread, and the Clan Rose notes—then dip into sources if you'd like to go deeper. If you hold papers, photographs, or memories linked to Coley, we'd love to hear from you.