The George, Bucklersbury, Hitchin
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The George, Bucklersbury, Hitchin
Image: © John Lucas Taken: 27 Feb 2014
Opened by 1676 as 'The Falcon' and renamed 'The Beehive' by 1855 and lost its licence in 1870. The Licence was subsequently taken over by 'The George' which was previously in Cock Street, Hitchin. Many of the licensees are listed here: https://pubshistory.com/HertsPubs/Hitchin/George.shtml
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Image Location
Latitude
51.947094
Longitude
-0.279333