The George Inn, Grade I listed coaching inn in Southwark, England.
Description
The George Inn is a Grade I listed coaching inn located in Southwark, a district south of the Thames near London Bridge. Timber beams support two stories of open galleries running along three sides of a cobblestone courtyard, while the ground-floor rooms now serve as bar and dining areas.
History
After the great fire that swept through Southwark in 1676, the building rose again within a few years on the same site. The northern wing disappeared during the nineteenth century when the railway company acquired parts of the property for tracks.
Culture
The name refers to Saint George, a patron saint of England, and was among the most popular choices for tavern names across the country. Visitors today use the wooden galleries overlooking the courtyard for seating, while summer brings outdoor theatre performances to the cobblestone space below.
Practical
The property is under the care of the National Trust and sits on Borough High Street, a short walk from London Bridge station. The upper rooms, once used for sleeping, now offer food and drink, while the courtyard remains open to visitors during fair weather.
Did you know?
No other galleried coaching inn has survived in all of London to the present day. The courtyard once held coaches that carried travelers between the capital and coastal towns, with horses changed within minutes.
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