Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The George Inn
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
1. The George Inn Marker
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The George Inn. .
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. ( large plaque )
The George Inn Est 1676. Records of this coaching inn date back to 1542 although the current building dates back to 1676 when it was rebuilt following a devastating fire. During 1874 the north range was pulled down, however, thankfully the southern range survived to be London's last galleried coaching inn. William Shakespeare often frequented the inn, as did the novelist Charles Dickens who referred to The George in his novel Little Dorrit. This Building is owned by... The National Trust
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.
( large plaque )
The George Inn Est 1676
Records of this coaching inn date back to 1542 although the current building dates back to 1676 when it was rebuilt following a devastating fire. During 1874 the north range was pulled down, however, thankfully the southern range survived to be London's last galleried coaching inn. William Shakespeare often frequented the inn, as did the novelist Charles Dickens who referred to The George in his novel Little Dorrit.
This Building is owned by... The National Trust
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 51° 30.26′ N, 0° 5.407′ W. Marker is in Southwark, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Borough High Street and Talbot Yard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Borough High Street, Southwark, England SE1 1NH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
