City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The George
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
1. The George Marker
Inscription.
The George was founded in 1723 as a coffee house, became Georges Hotel in 1830 and then a public house as it is today. Former regulars of The George include Horace Walpole, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson, who for a while used The George as his postal address. Another of the frequent customers was the con-man Henry Perfect who was fond of impersonating vicars, and is said to have often rented rooms upstairs. Although the design appears to be 18th Century it is in fact late Victorian, even the reproduction half timbered facade. Known as 'Back to the Inn', the design is characterised by false beams, half-timbered gables, and leaded windows. The George is particularly imposing with its stained glass and wooden carvings, such as monks on each side of the front window, and other more eccentric carvings, including the frogs and the seemingly naked man chasing pigs.
The George was founded in 1723 as a coffee house, became Georges Hotel in 1830 and then a public house as it is today. Former regulars of The George include Horace Walpole, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson, who for a while used The George as his postal address. Another of the frequent customers was the con-man Henry Perfect who was fond of impersonating vicars, and is said to have often rented rooms upstairs. Although the design appears to be 18th Century it is in fact late Victorian, even the reproduction half timbered facade. Known as 'Back to the Inn', the design is characterised by false beams, half-timbered gables, and leaded windows. The George is particularly imposing with its stained glass and wooden carvings, such as monks on each side of the front window, and other more eccentric carvings, including the frogs and the seemingly naked man chasing pigs.
Location. 51° 30.792′ N, 0° 6.784′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Strand and Essex Street, on the left when traveling west on Strand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 Strand, City of Westminster, England WC2R 1AP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
2. The George and Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here in the alcove by the entryway on the left.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
3. The George - Decorative Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
