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Plaque

George Inn - Historic Southwark

Inscription

In the courtyard at the rear of this building is The George - London's only galleried inn immortalized by Charles Dickens in "Little Dorrit".
Historic Southwark 

Site: George Inn (3 memorials)

SE1, Borough High Street, 77, George Inn Yard

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

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George Inn - Historic Southwark

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George Inn

This George Inn existed in the late 16th century though originally known as T...

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Little Dorrit

A novel by Charles Dickens first published in serial form 1855 and 1857.  The...

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Charles Dickens

Born, son of Elizabeth and John Dickens, at No.1 Mile End Terrace, Landport, ...

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George Inn - Historic Southwark

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Southwark Council

The London Borough of Southwark was created as an amalgamation of the Metropo...

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George Inn - gate

George Inn - gate

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

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George Inn - National Trust

George Inn - National Trust

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

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