Monument record 1160/85 - The George Inn

Possibly built in the 17th century. Demolished in 1920

{2}The George Hotel has some tokens in its basement of an early building as if, which is probably the case, the present structure was erected upon a very old foundation;

{3} Early history is somewhat vague. In 1707 John Dryden gave the George to the town as a means of providing money for charitable uses. In 1800 said to be in decay and sold for £1,674. Tenders for improvement asked for in 1846. It closed in 1916 and 1920 it was demolished for Lloyd's Bank.

<1> Noble; Butlin, 1746, Town Map, (checked) (Map). SNN430.

<2> De Wilde G.J., 1872, Rambles Roundabout and Poems, p.213 (Book). SNN1106.

<3> Brown M.; Willmott B., 1998, Brewed In Northants: A Directory Of Northamptonshire Brewers 1450-1998 (Directory). SNN100669.

Record last edited

Jul 12 2018 2:39PM