Building    From 1677 

George Inn

Categories: Food & Drink

This George Inn existed in the late 16th century though originally known as The George and Dragon.  The current building was erected in 1677 after a serious fire destroyed most of Southwark. The north range was pulled down in 1874 but the the southern range survived to become London’s only remaining galleried coaching inn.  The Inn was known to Shakespeare and Dickens.

A London Inheritance has a splendid post on this Inn.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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George Inn

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George Inn - gate

Records of this coaching inn date back to 1542 although the current building ...

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George Inn - Historic Southwark

In the courtyard at the rear of this building is The George - London's only g...

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George Inn - National Trust

This plaque is on the left hand side of the courtyard.

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