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05-MAR-2013

Pub The George on the Strand

It remains unclear whether The George, founded in 1723 as a coffee house, was named after the reigning monarch, George III or its original proprietor, a man by the name of George Simpkins. Before it became a public house the building was turned into George’s Hotel in 1830. The portrait on the pub’s sign is not of Simpkins but rather George III and is best known for his bouts of madness.Although the design of the building appears to be 18th century it is in fact late Victorian, even the reproduction half-timbered façade. The work was commissioned by the then owner and entrepreneur Frederick Stanley in the late 1890s, following a popular Victorian trend of imitating the timbered style of several centuries earlier. Allegedly the headless ghost of a cavalier haunts the cellar.

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XiaoBernard9910-Apr-2013 16:52
Good choice for this pub.
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Ika Zinka Eferl08-Apr-2013 19:34
WOW,great composition with the impressive hose of pub !V
Tom LeRoy08-Apr-2013 15:07
Great capture of this old pub. A proper place to have an Ale or Guiness! V
Being Me08-Apr-2013 11:56
Such a lovely building!
meekam tam08-Apr-2013 07:40
A beautiful public house captured with great details. Its history is very interesting, Jose! V
Frank Tran08-Apr-2013 03:25
Excellent POV! Great details. V+
Peggy W08-Apr-2013 02:19
Looks like a great place for a pint :)
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Guest 08-Apr-2013 01:15
That was my favorite pub.
Sonja Ross08-Apr-2013 01:03
Its interesting seeing these famous places through your camera with all the details. Hope you didn't meet the ghost!
woody3408-Apr-2013 00:48
Love to pop in here..great atmosphere even before you go through the door...wonderful character shot,Jose...V
Guest 07-Apr-2013 23:50
Well presented, Jose.
Mike H.07-Apr-2013 22:46
Stop by for a pint and some pub grub -- bring the old dog..
No visit is complete without glimpses of this societal niche.
Well presented, José!
Range View 07-Apr-2013 21:53
A wonderful detailed capture of this great old pub. V
Barbara
Carol Rollins07-Apr-2013 21:51
What a beautiful old pub. You did a great job with the composition, light, and details. Thanks, always, for the
wonderful information you share.
Peter Stahl07-Apr-2013 21:38
Excellent comp!! :-))
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE307-Apr-2013 21:36
Great shot, just needs a horse and carriage outside it! V
SRW07-Apr-2013 21:21
Had a drink in here, once, to celebrate winning some business! Brings back some good memories... -- so thank you!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)07-Apr-2013 21:03
Well framed to get all that lovely detail in Jose.....
Martin Lamoon07-Apr-2013 20:57
Great old pub!
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Graeme07-Apr-2013 20:44
Great looking pub that has stood the test of time, Jose.V
danad07-Apr-2013 20:17
A very well-composed image. V.
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