Credit for this entry to:
Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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 National Trust
This plaque is on the left hand side of the courtyard.
SE1, Borough High Street, 77, George Inn Yard
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
George Inn - National Trust
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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
George Inn - National Trust
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George Inn - National Trust
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