The George Hotel

The George Hotel is part of an early 18th century coaching inn that originally featured a courtyard plan and has galleried timber-framed rear wings from earlier periods. Around 1925, the south facade of the west wing underwent significant alterations, including the addition of a two-storey bay window to the south gable of the street range. The 18th century street facade is constructed of red brick with plain tile roofs. It consists of eight bays and three storeys, featuring a plain brick parapet with stone copings and brick bands between the floors. The original entrance on the south side has been replaced by a window, and several other windows were blocked and reopened in the early 20th century. There are five flush framed hung sash windows with glazing bars set in gauged, flat brick arches on the ground floor. A coach entrance on the north side has an elliptical arch made of gauged bricks with a keystone. The first floor has eight windows and the second floor has five, along with three blind windows, all similar to those on the ground floor, although some have been replaced. A large wrought iron inn-sign bracket is located over the archway. The interior features details largely from the 19th century, with some 18th century doors. The timber frame of the rear south wing is exposed at the first floor. The north-facing gallery includes 19th century windows and a wooden shuttered window that is reputed to have been used by the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin.