Pilgrim Street, George Public House

HER Number:
15590

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Pilgrim Street, George Public House

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:
Eating and Drinking Establishment

Site Type: Specific:
Public House

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Demolished Building

Description:
Closed in 1897. Police said that the George was frequented by thieves and prostitutes. It was pulled down to make way for new offices for the Consett Iron Company.

Easting:
425100

Northing:
564000

Grid Reference:
NZ425100564000

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 35