“Did someone say Charles Dickens?” The George Inn. A place where time seems to stand still. A relic of a bygone era. This isn’t just any pub. The George Inn is London’s last surviving galleried coaching inn, a proud survivor dating back to the 17th century. Imagine a time when horse-drawn carriages thundered through London. The George Inn was a bustling hub, a vital stop for travelers seeking respite from their journeys. They’d gather in the courtyard, beneath the watchful gaze of the galleries above. You can almost hear the clatter of hooves and the murmur of conversations. Perhaps even catch a whiff of pipe smoke and ale. Dickens himself was a frequent visitor to The George. He even immortalized it in his works, mentioning it in “Little Dorrit” and “Our Mutual Friend.” Today, you can still settle into the very same space where Dickens once sat. Sip a pint, savor a meal, and soak in the atmosphere. This is a place where history truly comes alive.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service