Gloucester Journal: July (29th?) 1889: The annual fete and dinner of the Birdlip Lodge of the Gloucester Benefit Society and Conservative Association, was held in a field at the rear of the George Hotel, on Wednesday. Mr T.S. Williams of Salterley Grange presided at the dinner.
The Royal George Hotel was built in the 19th century at the summit of the steep hill from Witcombe. The pub is located on the route of the ancient Roman Ermin Street. Birdlip was once a popular destination for day trippers and the pleasure gardens in the Royal George were a popular attraction. The gardens included a thatched summerhouse. The pub still has grounds that extend to 27 acres and includes an enclosed woodland garden and terrace.
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Map Reference: SO 926144
Licensing Details:
Rateable Value in 1891: £51.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1891: William Baring Bingham (free from brewery tie)
Rateable Value in 1903: £51.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: James Horlick (free from brewery tie)
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Owner in 2008: Old English Hotels – Greene King
Landlords at the Royal George include:
1856 J. Fewings – listed as a brewer at the Royal George
1891 Edwin Shipway
1903,1906 William Henry Long
1912 W. Laing
1919 Alfred Cecil Mills
1927 H. Waghorne
1990 Lansbury Hotels
1999 Nick Warner (general manager)
2004,2006 Martin Gormley (Manager)
