GEORGE INN

Battle Road, Robertsbridge, Sussex, On A21

 

It is perhaps coincidence that another haunted pub in Robertsbridge, the Seven Stars, was originally known as the George and is situated practically opposite this magnificent inn.

 

Shirley and Gordon Mannering have held the licence here for some 8 years and having 'thoroughly cleaned' up the place' and improved the lighting and heating, have turned the pub into one of the most popular eating places in the area. Their appetising cold buffet is renowned for its variety, and the sincere friendliness of the Mannerings and their staff makes a visit here a welcome occasion.

 

One of the puzzles for Shirley, however, has been the inexplicable bumps heard in the large room over the bars. 'It sounds like someone with his legs tied together moving around the empty room', she told me in March 1973.

 

But many people have heard the noises which occur 'nearly always at lunch time'. The room is used for weddings and other similar functions and the belief is that the unseen entity does not agree with marriage.

 

The building was constructed in the 17th century and was originally an old coaching inn. Who the 'blooming bumper' is, however, no one knows.

 

 

 

 

 

Story by Andrew Green: 'Our Haunted Kingdom'

 

 

 

 

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