George & Dragon PH, Yarm High St

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George & Dragon PH, Yarm High St

Image: © Colin Park Taken: 9 Aug 2022

The George and Dragon on Yarm High Street was the location of the promoters meeting of the Stockton and Darlington Railway on 12th February 1820. Meynell laid the first rail on 23rd May 1822 and went on to be chairman of the railway.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.509505
Longitude
-1.354387