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The George Hotel, as a coaching and Post House, dates back well before the 17th C when Bewdley was a key river crossing point on the routes between Birmingham, Bristol and London. Bewdley was a thriving inland port carrying wool, coal and wood on the river Severn. The Romans called the river Sabrina (after a water nymph) and the Saxons Saeferne. The hotel has many interesting features and fables. The aptly-named oak room restaurant hides a concealed cupboard in the inlaid fireplace. We tend not to keep our valuables there these days! We also have an original slate floor in the reception area which is greatly admired. The hotel is also reputed to be haunted by the "Grey Lady", who walks the ballroom during the night and has, according to our customers, been "felt" in other areas! During the war, the hotel greeted General Charles de Gaulle, his horse, and leaders of the free French who were based here in Bewdley.
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| Our Wistaria tree is famed throughout the county. It was planted in 1946 from a cutting which came from The Dog at Dunley. It forms a canopy over Cooper's Alley, named after one of our colourful predecessors who brewed his own beer on the premises. | ||
