George House

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George House

Image: © Gerald England Taken: 29 Nov 2024

The first Society of Friends (Quakers) Meeting House was built in 1705 on this site. The present building dates from 1910. No 91 (George House) is the taller 2-storey building, with upper floor occupied by a large hall, and partly occupies the site of a former burial ground. It ceased to be a place of worship in 1960. No 89, an integral part of this building, is a lower build which occupies the site of the original meeting house. The building has been used as a commercial premises since 1982 and currently is home to Base Camp https://www.brandedoutdoorclothing.co.uk/ who specialise in branded outdoor clothing. No 91 has had several retail or office usages over the years.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.407884
Longitude
-2.1552