Monument MPM1906 - Nelson Plaque

Stone plaque in the pavement outside George Court said to mark the location of the coach entrance to the George Hotel where Admiral Lord Nelson stayed 14th September 1805. The George was destroyed by Second World War bombing.

Stone plaque set in the pavement outside George Court, High Street, Old Portsmouth. The plaque is mid-way between two lamp posts which is said to mark the position of the coach entrance to the George Hotel. The George Hotel was destroyed during a Second World War bombing raid. The plaque bears the incised inscription 'These lamps mark the site of the Coach entrance to the George Hotel. Admiral Lord Nelson rested at this old posting house on 14th September 1805 before embarking on his flagship HMS Victory'.

Backhouse, Tim, 2002-17, Memorials and Monuments in Portsmouth (Bibliographic reference). SPM259.