The George, Aldersgate

The George, Aldersgate
   On the east side of Aldersgate Street, adjoining Thanet House, opposite London House, in Aldersgate Ward Without (Lond. Guide, 1758).
   First mention: Strype, ed. 1720.
   In O. and M. 1677 the George Inn is on the west side of Aldersgate Street, opposite St. Botolph's Church.
   Strype says it was formerly called the "White Hart" (ed. 1720, I. iii. 122).
   A brewhouse or inn called the George in Aldersgate street is mentioned 1557 and 1567 (Lond. I. p.m. II. 71).
   One of the old galleried inns (Strype). Removed to Aldersgate Street from Little Britain (ib.).
   The site is now occupied by Shaftesbury Place (q.v.).

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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