The George's Story
The George Inn isn't just a pub — it's the living room of our village. Here's why we're fighting to keep it.
For over 500 years, this pub has been more than a building. It is the social heart of the village, housing warm conversation on cold nights, a gateway to the wonderful Blackawton community, and a thread connecting generations of villagers and visitors alike.
Now, after surviving 2 fires, 2 world wars, and half a millennium of change, The George Inn faces a new challenge. And this time, its future depends on all of us.
First opening its doors in the 1500s as The Church House Inn, the original pub building was destroyed by a fire in the early 1800s. After being rebuilt in the 1820s during the reign of King George IV, our pub took on the name it still holds today: The George Inn.
In 1939, the pub was once again struck by fire, losing its roof. Not long after, during the Second World War, the village of Blackawton was evacuated, becoming home to American forces who were training locally for the D-Day landings. Throughout this extraordinary chapter, The George Inn remained at the centre of village life— lifting spirits and serving as a vital social hub.
The George Inn is worth saving, not just for its history, but for its future as a living, breathing community space (and because we miss the bloody good parties!).
With your help, we can keep The George Inn open for the next 500 years.
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