The George Inn - London, England, UK
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cldisme
N 51° 30.259 W 000° 05.379
30U E 701976 N 5709925
Described as the last galleried coaching inn in London.
Waymark Code: WM4CVV
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/07/2008
Views: 48
The George Inn was build around 1542 as the George and Dragon. The current building was built after a devistating fire in 1676.
William Shakespeare was a visitor to The George Inn since the Globe Theatre was only a short distance away. Charles Dickens was also known to visit the George and even referred to it in Little Dorrit.
The informational sign reads:
The National Trust
The George Inn
It is known that the George Inn existed in the late 16th Century although the present building dates from 1677. Both Shakespeare and Dickens knew the hospitality of the inn which has continued right up to the present day.
The Inn is now owned by The National Trust.
The George Inn is a full service restaurant and pub. We were fortunate enough with the weather to be able to sit outside and enjoy our lunch and sip our beer.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
77 Borough High Street
Southwark, London
SE1 1NH
UK
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Open:
Mon-Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun: noon - 10:30 p.m.
Web page: [Web Link]
References:
South London Bacchanalian Society
Hidden London
Wikipedia
National Trust member: no
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
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